About Company:
JC Automation Corp. (JCA) was founded in 1997 with the mission of filling a gap between technology and regulatory requirements in the life science manufacturing industry. The company offers highly capable resources at an affordable cost to build solutions and execute projects in: Automation, Control Systems Integration, Information Technology, System Integration and Regulatory Compliance.
JCA is a HUBZone Certified Small Business Firm, NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise, and Certified Critical Industry Supplier. It’s mission is to add value by delivering quality services & solutions on time all the time by transforming processes & technology into business advantages.
ABOUT THE ROLE
JC Automation is seeking an Intermediate Automation Engineer with Emerson DeltaV experience to support a life sciences manufacturing site in Walkersville, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting automation systems in a regulated manufacturing environment and will assist with system configuration, troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement activities.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Controls, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Approximately 3 or more years of relevant automation or controls engineering experience.
- Hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV.
- Experience with industrial automation systems in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Experience supporting commissioning, startup, FAT, or SAT activities.
- Familiarity with GMP requirements and documentation practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work onsite in Walkersville, Maryland.
Preferred
- Experience supporting DeltaV systems in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing.
- Experience with automation system upgrades, migrations, or expansion projects.
- Familiarity with validation and computerized system documentation in a GMP environment.
- Experience with process instrumentation and control-loop troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of ISA, GAMP, or related automation and validation standards.
SKILLS
Technical Skills
- Support configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of Emerson DeltaV control systems.
- Support automation engineering activities for manufacturing equipment and process systems.
- Assist with system modifications, upgrades, commissioning, and startup activities.
- Participate in FAT, SAT, loop checks, functional testing, and field troubleshooting.
- Support development and maintenance of automation documentation, including system configurations, control narratives, test documentation, and related technical records.
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, quality, and validation teams.
- Support investigation and resolution of automation-related issues.
- Ensure work is performed in accordance with GMP, site procedures, quality requirements, and applicable engineering standards.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to automation system performance and reliability.
Soft Skills
- Logical, systematic problem-solving
- Ability to manage multiple priorities based on business needs
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Availability and flexibility to support a 24/7 operation
