Junior Automation Engineer(W2)

Job Title: Junior Automation Engineer – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location: Kentucky (Onsite)

Contract Length: 12 months (extension possible based on performance and project needs)

Start Date: Early January

Key Responsibilities

• Support the configuration, testing, and maintenance of
  PLC, HMI, and automation systems
• Assist with
  automation network and data historian
  support for manufacturing production lines
• Help configure and maintain site-level automation systems including
  serialization, historian, and reporting platforms
• Support installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification of
  process and utility equipment
• Assist in authoring and executing
  IQ/OQ/PQ protocols
  , test scripts, and summary reports
• Perform troubleshooting of automation-related issues under guidance of senior engineers
• Support preventative maintenance activities, backups/restores, and calibration-related tasks
• Assist in implementing automation improvements for
  drug product manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Participate in deviation investigations, change controls, and CAPAs
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, and Engineering teams
• Maintain technical documentation including SOPs, PMs, and work instructions
• Support plant engineering and maintenance activities as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in
  Engineering, Automation, Electrical, Controls, or related discipline
• 1–3 years
  of experience in automation, controls, manufacturing, or related technical roles
• (internships or co-op experience acceptable)
• Basic knowledge of
  PLCs, HMIs, industrial sensors, and control systems
• Exposure to
  industrial networking concepts
  (Ethernet/IP, OPC, etc.)
• Familiarity with
  cGMP environments
  or regulated manufacturing preferred
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Willingness to work onsite in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to
  pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device manufacturing
• Basic experience with:
• Data Historians:
  OSI PI / AVEVA PI (or similar)
• Automation Platforms:
  Allen-Bradley / FactoryTalk
• Databases & Connectivity:
  SQL, Kepware, Matrikon (basic understanding)
• Understanding of
  GAMP 5
  and validation fundamentals
• Interest in growing into a senior automation or controls engineering role