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6456 - Control Systems Engineer / Senior Automation Engineer

United StatesUnited States·Portsmouthsenior
EngineeringControl Systems Engineer
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Overview

Description Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs.

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Description

  • We empower and support our colleagues
  • We commit to client success at every turn
  • We have the courage to do the right thing
  • We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
  • We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Responsibilities

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  • Plan and execute plant projects involving complex equipment modifications and significant process improvements
  • Serve as the Controls and Automation lead for technology-transfer initiatives
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, instrumentation, and process automation systems
  • Analyze process and equipment performance using PI data and other available system information
  • Review and troubleshoot automation code to identify and resolve system issues
  • Support the resolution of equipment breakdowns, process deviations, and quality issues within manufacturing suites
  • Provide subject-matter expertise to Manufacturing, MSAT, Engineering, Quality, and other departments regarding the design and operation of process automation equipment
  • Represent the Controls organization during integrated project team, joint project team, and other cross-functional meetings
  • Initiate and support change controls through planning, execution, testing, and closure
  • Own and execute assigned CAPA actions
  • Review SOPs, functional specifications, work instructions, and related technical documentation
  • Participate as a Controls SME during audits and regulatory inspections when required
  • Monitor project schedules and budgets to help ensure deliverables are completed on time and within established financial targets
  • Participate in an on-call support rotation outside normal business hours

Requirements

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  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of controls, automation, or industrial automation experience
  • Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
  • Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and process automation systems
  • Experience reviewing or troubleshooting automation code
  • Experience using process historian data, such as PI data, to investigate equipment or process performance
  • Working knowledge of cGMP requirements and regulated change-management practices
  • Experience supporting change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and technical investigations
  • Ability to independently establish methods and procedures for achieving defined project goals
  • Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and technical problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across Manufacturing, Engineering, MSAT, and Quality

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

National (US) Range
$85,000$150,000 USD

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

  • High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
  • Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
  • Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
  • FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
  • Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
  • Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
  • As Needed Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
  • Employee Recognition
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

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For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Portsmouth, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
July 22, 2026
First seen
July 22, 2026
Last seen
July 22, 2026

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6456 - Control Systems Engineer / Senior Automation EngineerUSD 85000-150000