Novartis
Sr. Automation Engineer - Upstream/Media
$108K–$202K
Durham · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of automation experience in GMP pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
About the job
Leads automation support and project delivery for upstream manufacturing and media preparation systems in a GMP biopharmaceutical environment.
What you'll do
- Lead support for upstream and media process control systems, including troubleshooting, non-conformance investigations, and corrective actions.
- Deliver automation projects from concept through implementation and handoff; integrate third-party equipment and develop system specifications.
- Support manufacturing operations, new product introductions, system upgrades, change controls, and continuous improvement.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- 8+ years of automation experience in GMP pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Hands-on DCS experience; expertise with PLC, SCADA, HMI, and manufacturing automation systems.
- Knowledge of validation, GMP regulations, FDA requirements, 21 CFR Part 11, and ISA-88; demonstrated project leadership.
Nice to have
- Emerson DeltaV experience is preferred.
Pay
$108,500 and $201,500 annually (base salary); $108,500.00 - $201,500.00 (base salary)
Tools
DCS, BMS, MES, Emerson DeltaV, PLC, SCADA, HMI, 21 CFR Part 11
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