Job Description
Insight Global is seeking an IT Automation Engineer for a pharmaceutical client in the Raleigh area. The IT Automation Engineer will support the Fill Finish Expansion Project at their greenfield facility. These engineers will support the deployment, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of automated assembly and packaging equipment within Finished Products buildings. The role is hands‑on and project‑focused, supporting OEM equipment, PLC/SCADA systems, MES, serialization, and IT/OT integration in a highly regulated GMP environment.
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Required Skills & Experience
Strong hands‑on experience supporting automation systems in manufacturing
Experience working with OEM packaging and assembly equipment
PLC experience with one or more of the following:
Schneider, B&R, Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens
Experience with SCADA systems (FactoryTalk preferred)
Familiarity with MES (PAS‑X) and serialization systems (Uhlmann Track & Trace)
Experience executing SAT / IV / OV testing
Understanding of IT/OT integration in industrial environments
Experience working in regulated industries (pharma, biotech, medical device preferred)
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience with SQL Server, Aveva PI,
Vision system experience
Networking fundamentals in industrial environments
Cybersecurity awareness specific to OT systems
Greenfield or large CAPEX project experience
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.