At Avid Solutions, we work closely with our clients to understand their unique challenges and provide solutions which optimize and transform operations. We pride ourselves on purposeful innovation which focuses not just on the initial implementation of a solution but also its long-term value over the solution’s lifespan. We do this by attracting top-talent with technology and operations experience and by empowering our people through Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and the AMP Model. EOS defines what’s important, who owns it, and what success looks like. Enables a culture of motivated entrepreneurs aligned to a single vision. The AMP Model compliments EOS through:

• Autonomy - remote-first, flexible work-schedule, entrepreneurial-minded organization, with work-life balance.
• Mastery – career paths and technology exposure to provide the opportunity to grow and continuously improve your skills.
• Purpose – Our core industry focus is on solutions that truly impact current and future generations.

• Sustainability – Solutions which help leave the planet better than we found It.
• Improving Human Health – Helping Life Science clients improve quality, throughput, and costs of manufacturing products.
• Feeding Our Growing Population – Helping Ag-Chem and Food and Beverage producers safely maximize asset utilization and efficiencies.

If you are hungry, humble, and smart, and seeking to join a privately-owned, growing, and entrepreneurial organization with great benefits, rewards, and collaborative culture, this is the place for you. Our Controls Engineer II / Control Engineer III works on projects developing and executing process control system integration in and around North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park (RTP).

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Remote-first with work in customer facilities as needed. Up to 25% regional travel for those in or within 45 – 60 minutes of RTP/Raleigh, North Carolina. Preference will be given to candidates based in Raleigh and surrounding areas. Relocation assistance available for highly qualified candidates.

Salary: Commensurate with education, and experience

On a typical day you will:

• Coordinate with Lead Engineers and Project Managers to execute project tasks, report task status, and provide execution feedback and project risks to help execute the project.
• Work on project deliverables such as Design Specifications, Architecture Drawings, FAT/SAT Protocols, HMI Applications, Control Strategies, System Configuration, and Information Solutions.
• Attend daily project meetings, client review meetings, and or internal project review meetings.
• Execute and support FATs or onsite SATs and start-up and commissioning activities.

We are looking for someone with a solid background in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical preferred) and at least five years of experience in the process control industry, specifically in Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences.

Requirements:

• Controls Engineer II requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in process controls and systems integration. Controls Engineer III requires 10 years’ experience.
• B.S. in an Engineering discipline or other related field or equivalent work experience and training
• Experience with various unit operations in a biomanufacturing setting, including a mix of the following: upstream, recovery, downstream purification, clean utilities generation/distribution, filling/finishing, and/or packaging/warehouse logistics
• Experience with configuring, programming, and networking PLCs and DCS controllers (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, ABB, Emerson DeltaV)
• Proficiency with ISA-88 standard and batch programming
• Proficiency programming, configuring, and networking with SCADA and DCS software such as AVEVA software, GE iFix, Emerson DeltaV, ABB 800xA, Siemens PCS.
• Experience configuring, programming, and networking information systems including historians and databases
• Knowledge of automation/control system networking architecture, thin client configuration and management
• Experience configuring, programming, and networking HMIs and developing HMI graphics in accordance with ISA-101 standard
• Experience authoring or editing documentation in a regulated industry environment– preferably experienced in GAMP, and common pharmaceutical/Life-Sciences validation practices
• Thrive in a fast-paced agile work environment, which requires proactiveness and good communication skills to keep your teammates and clients up to date.

The ideal candidate will have:

• BS Degree in Engineering or Technology focused degree
• A controls/automation engineer, with a minimum of 5 years of overall experience in Process Control / Automation
• A minimum of 3 years of pharmaceutical industry/operating facility experience
• Experience in consulting Front-End Loading (FEL) or system integration – a plus
• Experience with technical management of projects and execution
• Experience supporting peer development through mentoring and coaching activities – a plus
• Experience with MES systems, such as AVEVA MES or PAS-X – a plus

We offer a base salary, an incentive bonus program, and a full benefit package including:

• Medical plans with prescription coverage and PPO or HDHP options
• FSA
• HSA with company contribution
• Dental plan
• Vision Plan
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental coverages including voluntary life, pet insurance, and more
• 401(k) with match
• Flexible PTO
• Performance-based incentive bonus program
• Recognition and reward program

Learn more about Avid Solutions at www.avidsolutionsinc.com. If you meet the above requirements and are interested in joining our great team, please apply now!

Avid Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse workforce.