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As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for pharmaceutical manufacturing in Raleigh, NC is $26.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.45 and $30.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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In a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing role, your daily responsibilities usually include operating and monitoring production equipment, documenting manufacturing processes, and following strict safety and compliance protocols. You'll work closely with quality control teams to ensure all products meet regulatory standards, and may participate in troubleshooting and correcting production issues as they arise. Additionally, collaboration with engineers, technicians, and supervisors is common to optimize efficiency and uphold high-quality standards. These tasks help ensure the safe and reliable production of pharmaceutical products that meet both company and industry requirements.

What is a pharmaceutical manufacturing job?

A Pharmaceutical Manufacturing job involves the production of medications, including their formulation, testing, packaging, and quality control. Workers in this field ensure compliance with regulatory standards, such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), to guarantee product safety and efficacy. Roles may vary from machine operators and technicians to quality assurance specialists and process engineers. The job requires attention to detail, adherence to protocols, and an understanding of regulatory guidelines. Pharmaceutical manufacturers play a crucial role in delivering safe and effective medications to patients worldwide.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a pharmaceutical manufacturing position?

To thrive in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, you need a solid understanding of chemistry, biology, quality control, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a degree in life sciences or engineering. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), batch record software, and automated production equipment is crucial. Attention to detail, strong teamwork, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies are essential for maintaining product quality, ensuring regulatory adherence, and operating efficiently within a highly regulated and collaborative environment.

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Infographic showing various Pharmaceutical Manufacturing job openings in Raleigh, NC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,833 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

Senior Pharmaceutical Automation Engineer

Visium Resources, Inc.

Clayton, NC

$88K - $116K/yr

Contractor

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Introduction
Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this Senior Pharmaceutical Automation Engineer position. This position is a 12 month contract with anticipated renewals at a large Pharmaceutical company in Clayton, NC. This position is 5 days per week onsite.


Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Pharmaceutical Automation Engineer to support the implementation, commissioning, qualification, startup, and operational readiness of automated manufacturing systems for a major Fill Finish Expansion (FFEx) project within a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

This role will provide technical automation support across multiple production and packaging systems, ensuring automation platforms are installed, tested, validated, and transitioned into reliable manufacturing operations while meeting FDA, cGMP, GAMP 5, and corporate quality standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong PLC, SCADA, MES, and pharmaceutical manufacturing automation experience with demonstrated success supporting highly automated production environments.


Primary Responsibilities
  • Provide automation engineering support for pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment throughout installation, commissioning, qualification, startup, and production support.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues impacting manufacturing operations.
  • Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Commissioning, Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) activities.
  • Review, troubleshoot, and modify PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, and industrial network configurations as required.
  • Coordinate automation activities with engineering, validation, manufacturing, quality assurance, vendors, and system integrators.
  • Support change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and root cause investigations related to automation systems.
  • Participate in startup planning and execution while minimizing production downtime.
  • Develop and maintain automation documentation including:
    • Functional Specifications
    • Design Specifications
    • Software Change Documentation
    • Test Protocols
    • SOPs
    • System Configuration Documentation
  • Assist in cybersecurity, backup, disaster recovery, and system lifecycle management.
  • Ensure automation systems comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, cGMP, GAMP 5, and data integrity requirements.
  • Support long-term reliability improvements and continuous process optimization.
Manufacturing Equipment Supported
The Automation Engineer will support automation systems associated with highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment including:
Assembly OperationsFlexTouch (FxT) Assembly Lines
  • Mikron Assembly FlexCells
  • Mikron Handling Units
    • HUGP - Good Pen
    • HUMM - Motor Module
    • HUSA - Sub Assembly
  • Automated Palletizer
SDD Assembly Line
  • Cell 10 & 20 - Load SU/FA & Laser Mark
  • Cell 30 & 35 - Load Syringe
  • Cell 38 & 40 - Device Assembly
  • Cell 50 - Load RA
Packaging Operations
Support multi-vendor automated packaging equipment including:
  • Pester Depalletizer
  • Bausch + Stroebel Labeler
  • Fargo (Koerber) Transfer Unit
  • Dividella Cartoner
  • Robomat NeedlePak
  • Uhlmann Unit Serialization Platform (USP)
  • Uhlmann Track & Trace
  • Pester End-of-Line Palletizer
Automation Systems
Candidates should have experience with several of the following technologies:
PLC Platforms
  • Schneider Electric
  • B&R Automation
  • Allen-Bradley ControlLogix
  • Siemens PLCs
SCADA & HMI
  • FactoryTalk View
  • FactoryTalk Services
  • SCADA troubleshooting
  • Industrial HMI development
Manufacturing Systems
  • PAS-X Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
  • Historian systems
  • SQL Server
  • AVEVA PI System
Vision Systems
  • Cognex
  • Keyence
  • Vision Automation
Serialization
  • Uhlmann Track & Trace
  • Pharmaceutical serialization systems
Infrastructure
  • ThinManager
  • Octoplant
  • Industrial Ethernet networks
  • Virtualized automation environments
  • Windows Server administration (automation-related)

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology automation engineering experience.
  • Experience supporting FDA-regulated manufacturing facilities.
  • Strong PLC troubleshooting experience with one or more major PLC platforms.
  • Experience supporting SCADA systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Working knowledge of MES integration.
  • Experience supporting commissioning and qualification activities.
  • Understanding of ISA-88 and ISA-95 principles.
  • Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11 and electronic records compliance.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 8+ years of pharmaceutical automation engineering experience.
  • Experience supporting Fill Finish manufacturing facilities.
  • Experience with device assembly or high-speed packaging equipment.
  • Previous Novo Nordisk project experience.
  • Experience with PAS-X MES.
  • Experience with FactoryTalk SCADA architecture.
  • Knowledge of serialization systems.
  • Experience with AVEVA PI Historian.
  • Familiarity with ThinManager and Octoplant.
  • Experience supporting validated manufacturing environments.
Knowledge & Skills
  • PLC programming and troubleshooting
  • Industrial automation architecture
  • SCADA systems
  • MES integration
  • Industrial networking
  • Validation support
  • Commissioning and startup
  • Equipment integration
  • Root cause analysis
  • Change management
  • Vendor coordination
  • Continuous improvement
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
  • Data integrity and compliance
  • Technical documentation
Work Environment
  • On-site support within an active pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
  • Frequent interaction with manufacturing, engineering, validation, quality, and equipment vendors.
  • Ability to support commissioning, startup, off-shift troubleshooting, and occasional weekend activities during project milestones.
  • May require gowning and work within classified manufacturing areas.

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Visium Resources is an award-winning employment firm with a mission to match talented individuals with highly successful organizations. At Visium, our company"s success is based on your success. When you work with us, you are never 'just a number'. You are our most important asset. Here, you will know us by name through our regular visits to client sites and even occasional luncheons. We will always be there when you need assistance and will always go the extra mile to ensure that you are as successful as possible. Whether you're looking for contract, contract-to-hire or permanent opportunities, we firmly believe there is no employment agency that will work harder for you than Visium.
Visium Resources is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.