Scada Engineer

Role SummaryHands-on Automation Controls Engineer responsible for the day-to-day operational technology (OT) control layer on the shop floor, including PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems across Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) process areas. Key Responsibilities1. PLC, SCADA & HMI EngineeringConfigure, test, and maintain PLC and SCADA systems for process skids, utilities, and packaging lines.Work with Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, or equivalent platforms.Perform ladder/structured-text logic changes, I/O commissioning, loop tuning, and HMI screen updates.Execute changes in accordance with formal change-control processes.2. Installation & Commissioning Support the installation and commissioning of new process equipment.Participate in FAT/SAT (Factory Acceptance Testing/Site Acceptance Testing).Write and execute IQ/OQ (Installation Qualification/Operational Qualification) test scripts.Verify instrumentation and field wiring.Work with system integrators and site engineering teams to bring equipment to a validated, production-ready state.3. Shop-Floor Automation Support Provide first-line automation support for manufacturing operations.Troubleshoot control faults, alarms, and interlocks.Work with operators and maintenance teams to identify and resolve automation-related issues.Conduct root-cause investigations for automation-related deviations.Document troubleshooting activities, corrective actions, and fixes in accordance with the quality system.4. OT Data & Connectivity Maintain plant OT data and connectivity infrastructure.Support historian tags, OPC UA/Modbus connections, and SCADA-to-L2/MES/batch interfaces.Ensure reliable flow of batch records and process data.Support the foundational OT architecture required for future IIoT and analytics initiatives.5. OT Compliance, Reliability & Cybersecurity Maintain backups, software versions, and user access for controllers and OT servers.Ensure systems are maintained in line with GAMP 5 and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.Follow basic OT cybersecurity practices, including IEC 62443 principles and network segregation.Monitor hardware obsolescence and contribute to the site's automation and OT upgrade plans.Required Skills & ExperienceHands-on experience in industrial automation and controls engineering.Strong experience with PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Studio 5000.Experience with PLC programming, I/O commissioning, instrumentation, and control systems troubleshooting.Experience with FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ in a regulated manufacturing environment.Experience working in GMP/GxP environments, preferably within pharmaceutical or life sciences manufacturing.Knowledge of SCADA, historians, OPC UA/Modbus, MES, and batch interfaces.Understanding of GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, and OT cybersecurity principles.Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills. SkillsMandatory Skills : Automation