An Automation Engineer is needed for a Swiss multinational manufacturing company for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and nutrition sectors, in the Walkersville, MD area. The Automation Engineer designs, implements, and provides hands-on technical support for automated equipment and a wide range of operational technology systems, ensuring their integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
location: Walkersville, Maryland
job type: Contract
salary: $31.34 - 52.23 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Designs and implements automated equipment and tests to improve production efficiency.
- Provides hands-on technical support for a range of site-based automation and Operational Technology (OT) systems.
- Ensures the integrity, reliability, security, and compliance of OT infrastructure and industrial automation platforms.
- Supports the full system lifecycle, from design to validation.
- Contributes to CAPEX/OPEX projects and supports the introduction of new automation technologies.
- Writes and maintains documentation manuals for automated processes and equipment changes.
- Ensures data integrity, cybersecurity, and regulatory readiness in accordance with GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 11.
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qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
