Automation Controls Engineer

Overview :

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers to deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, Bioscience, Biopharmaceuticals, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life science ingredients, Nutrition, Microbial Control, Agriculture, Materials Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy.

Job Title : Automation & Operational Technology (OT) Engineer / Automation Controls Engineer

Location : Walkersville, MD - 21793

Duration : 6 Months

Job Type : Temporary Assignment

Work Type : Onsite

Summary :

The Automation & Operational Technology (OT) Engineer provides hands-on technical support for automation and OT systems across manufacturing, utilities, quality control, and laboratory environments. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated systems to improve efficiency, reliability, and compliance. The engineer ensures system integrity, cybersecurity, data integrity, and adherence to regulatory standards such as GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 11.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated equipment and processes to replace or enhance manual operations.
• Conduct automated system testing to verify performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Identify and define opportunities for automation to improve production efficiency.
• Support the lifecycle management of automation and OT systems, from design through validation.
• Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for site-based automation platforms.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, manuals, and change records.
• Collaborate on CAPEX and OPEX projects involving automation and OT infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with data integrity, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.

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