Automation Engineer

About the Role

Technical & Engineering Consulting LLC is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support an Alarm Rationalization Program within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automation and control systems, alarm management, data analysis, change controls, and validation activities within GMP-regulated operations. This role will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, EHS, Technical Services, and Automation teams to identify, evaluate, rationalize, and implement alarm improvements across manufacturing and utility areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for alarm configuration within Rockwell Automation PLC/HMI and/or DeltaV systems
• Extract, consolidate, and analyze alarm and event data using Logmate or equivalent tools
• Identify nuisance alarms, bad actors, alarm floods, and opportunities for alarm optimization
• Lead and facilitate alarm rationalization activities, including evaluation of:
• Alarm setpoints
• Priorities
• Causes and consequences
• Corrective actions
• Develop and maintain alarm rationalization documentation and the master alarm database
• Initiate, prepare, and manage Change Controls through generation, review, approval, and implementation
• Configure and/or validate approved alarm changes within automation systems
• Support compliance with data integrity and GMP requirements throughout the change lifecycle
• Coordinate instrumentation, setpoint, and control-module changes with Process and Engineering teams
• Lead configuration, testing, and validation activities associated with implemented alarm changes
• Track and report program KPIs and alarm-management performance
• Provide troubleshooting support for PLC/HMI and DeltaV alarm-related issues
• Author and/or review SOPs, drawings, schematics, work orders, user requirements, and functional specifications
• Support continuous improvement and periodic re-rationalization activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Computer, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Experience in automation, controls, or related engineering roles
• Experience and knowledge of DeltaV, Rockwell Automation PLC/HMI, and instrumentation is highly desirable
• Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
• Computer Systems Validation experience
• Strong data analysis skills, including Excel and alarm management/reporting tools
• Experience managing multiple priorities and working with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Availability to provide support to a 24/7 manufacturing operation, as required

Preferred

• Previous experience with Alarm Management or Alarm Rationalization
• Knowledge of ISA-18.2 and/or EEMUA 191 principles
• Experience with Veeva Vault or equivalent electronic quality management systems
• Experience managing Change Controls
• Experience with Logmate or similar alarm management/reporting platforms
• Hands-on experience with automation configuration, testing, and validation

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in Carolina, Puerto Rico
• Hands-on automation and field-support role
• Cross-functional interaction with Automation, Process Engineering, Operations, Quality, EHS, and Technical Services
• Work may involve support across manufacturing, utilities, and process areas