Job Title:      Automation & Operational Technology (OT) Engineer / Automation Controls Engineer

Location:      Walkersville, MD - 21793

Duration:     6 Months    

Job Type:     Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite 

 
Summary: 

The Automation & Operational Technology (OT) Engineer provides hands-on technical support for automation and OT systems across manufacturing, utilities, quality control, and laboratory environments. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated systems to improve efficiency, reliability, and compliance. The engineer ensures system integrity, cybersecurity, data integrity, and adherence to regulatory standards such as GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 11.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated equipment and processes to replace or enhance manual operations.
• Conduct automated system testing to verify performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Identify and define opportunities for automation to improve production efficiency.
• Support the lifecycle management of automation and OT systems, from design through validation.
• Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for site-based automation platforms.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, manuals, and change records.
• Collaborate on CAPEX and OPEX projects involving automation and OT infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with data integrity, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in automation engineering or operational technology.
• Experience with DeltaV 
• Strong knowledge of GMP-regulated environments and compliance frameworks (21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11).
• Proficiency with automation and OT systems, including EMS, BAS, PCS, MES/EBR, and LIMS.
• Experience with system validation, lifecycle management, and documentation.
• Hands-on technical troubleshooting and support expertise.
• Ability to write clear and detailed technical documentation.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with cybersecurity practices for industrial and OT environments.
• Knowledge of data integrity principles in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing.
• Experience supporting CAPEX/OPEX project execution.
• Exposure to both manufacturing and laboratory automation systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.