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Controls Engineer

United Pharma · NY

CONTRACT Posted Sep 10, 2026

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support the design, development, integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automation and control systems for Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical projects. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on controls experience and a solid understanding of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.





Key Responsibilities:


- Design, develop, program, and implement industrial control systems for Life Sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing projects.
- Develop and modify PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS control systems based on project and process requirements.
- Translate process and user requirements into effective controls and automation solutions.
- Develop and review control narratives, functional specifications, I/O lists, sequence logic, alarm strategies, and control documentation.
- Perform PLC/HMI programming, system configuration, troubleshooting, and controls integration.
- Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and system integration activities.
- Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, communication, and control-system issues during commissioning and plant operations.
- Ensure automation systems meet applicable GMP, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, data integrity, and CSV requirements.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test scripts, configuration documentation, and as-built records.






Required Qualifications:


- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, Instrumentation, or related Engineering preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in Controls/Automation Engineering.
- Strong experience supporting Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or other regulated manufacturing projects.
- Hands-on experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and/or DCS platforms.
- Experience with controls system design, programming, integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Experience working with process equipment and automated manufacturing systems.
- Understanding of GMP-regulated environments and pharmaceutical automation requirements.
- Knowledge of GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, CSV, data integrity, and validation principles.
- Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and qualification activities.

Additional Details

City
NY
Country
US
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