Controls Engineer

Hi,

My name is Karthik Mutyala, and I am a Recruitment Manager with Stark Pharma Solutions, specializing in opportunities across the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, and Life Sciences industries.

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Job Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Concord, NC (Onsite)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support automation and control systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will focus on PLC/SCADA systems, process automation, and system integration, ensuring reliable and compliant operations.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in controls design, troubleshooting, and validation support within pharma or biotech settings.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain PLC/SCADA/DCS control systems for manufacturing processes

Support automation projects, including system upgrades, commissioning, and integration

Troubleshoot and resolve controls and automation issues to minimize downtime

Collaborate with Engineering, Validation, and Manufacturing teams to support operations

Assist with commissioning, qualification (CQV), and validation activities

Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and industry standards

Develop and maintain control system documentation, including specifications and SOPs

Support change control, deviation investigations, and CAPA activities

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, or related Engineering field

3–8+ years of experience in controls/automation within pharmaceutical or regulated industries

Hands-on experience with PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)

Experience with SCADA or DCS systems

Strong understanding of automation and control system design principles

Knowledge of GMP and regulatory compliance