Automation Engineer

Walkersville, MD, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 8 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
Fitment

Dice Job Match Score™

⏳ Almost there, hang tight...

Job Details

Skills

  • Manufacturing
  • Quality Control
  • Process Control
  • Manufacturing Execution System
  • Information Management
  • Lifecycle Management
  • Technical Support
  • Management
  • System Documentation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Capital Expenditures
  • System Integration
  • Auditing
  • Cyber Security
  • SCADA
  • EMS
  • Element Management System
  • MES
  • LIMS
  • GMP
  • Data Integrity
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Communication

Summary

Job Description:
  • The Automation & Operational Technology (OT) Engineer is responsible for delivering technical hands-on support for site-based automation and OT systems. This role ensures the integrity, reliability, security, and compliance of OT infrastructure and industrial automation platforms across manufacturing, utilities, quality control, and laboratory environments.
  • Key systems supported include Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS), Building Automation Systems (Client), Process Control Systems (PCS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES/EBR), and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). The position supports system lifecycle management from design through validation, contributes to CAPEX/OPEX projects, and plays a key role in ensuring data integrity, cybersecurity, and regulatory readiness in line with GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 11 requirements.
Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and maintain automated equipment and systems to optimize manual processes.
  • Conduct automated tests to ensure performance, reliability, and integrity of automation systems.
  • Provide hands-on technical support for OT systems including EMS, Client, PCS, MES/EBR, and LIMS.
  • Manage lifecycle activities: design, configuration, validation, maintenance, and upgrades.
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency and production outcomes.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve automation/OT system issues, minimizing downtime.
  • Develop and maintain system documentation, including manuals and change records.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and data integrity standards.
  • Support CAPEX and OPEX projects with technical input and system integration.
  • Contribute to regulatory inspections, audits, and cybersecurity initiatives.
Requirements:
  • 3-5 Years Experience.
  • Knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and industrial communication protocols.
  • Hands-on experience with EMS, Client, PCS, MES, or LIMS.
  • Understanding of GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and data integrity.
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 91116760
  • Position Id: 342330221f3703eb4fab4216b02bdb2f
  • Posted 30+ days ago
Create job alert
Set job alertNever miss an opportunity! Create an alert based on the job you applied for.

Similar Jobs

Frederick, Maryland

Today

Easy Apply

Full-time

USD 25.00 - 35.00 per hour

New Windsor, Maryland

Today

Full-time

USD 64,230.00 - 70,150.00 per year

Hagerstown, Maryland

Today

Full-time

USD 26.39 - 36.29 per hour

Remote or Hagerstown, Maryland

Today

Full-time

USD 130,442.85 - 179,358.93 per year

Search all similar jobs