Automation Engineer

We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Use

for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have content for About the role? The job description includes a paragraph about the role focusing on designing, implementing, commissioning, and supporting automation systems. That's about the role. So we can have

About the role

with

... paragraph. Responsibilities: list of duties. Use

• . Requirements: maybe combine Essential Skills? The posting has "Essential Skills" and "Additional Skills & Qualifications". Could treat as Requirements and Qualifications. We need to decide headings: "Requirements" and "Qualifications". The posting includes "Essential Skills" (Bachelor degree, 2-8 years experience, hands-on experience, etc.) and "Additional Skills & Qualifications". We can split: Requirements = Essential Skills (maybe). Qualifications = Additional Skills & Qualifications. Or we could combine into Skills. But we have separate headings allowed: Skills, Requirements, Qualifications. We need to use them only if content exists. We have "Skills" maybe we can put the skill list under Skills heading. But we also have Essential Skills and Additional Skills & Qualifications. Could treat Essential Skills as Requirements, Additional Skills & Qualifications as Qualifications. Then we could also have a Skills section maybe summarizing? But we should not create thin sections. Better to use Requirements for Essential Skills, Qualifications for Additional Skills & Qualifications. Then we might not need a separate Skills section. However we also have "Work Environment" and "Job Type & Location" etc. Those are not in allowed headings list; we should not create headings for them unless they map to allowed headings. The allowed headings are only those listed: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content to those headings only. Any other info (Work Environment, Job Type & Location, Workplace Type, Application Deadline, About Actalent, etc.) should be either omitted or folded into existing sections if relevant, but we must preserve ALL substantive information. However we cannot invent headings not allowed. We can include extra paragraphs under existing headings if they fit. For example, Work Environment could be part of About the role or maybe under Responsibilities? Not ideal. But we must preserve all substantive information; we can include it as a paragraph under About the role (since it's about the role). Similarly, Job Type & Location could be placed under About the role as well, or maybe under a separate paragraph but still within About the role. Pay and Benefits we have separate headings Pay and Benefits. Schedule we have info about compressed workweek schedule; we can put under Schedule heading. We must not include boilerplate like cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. So we need to strip the Actalent description, equal opportunity, accommodation, etc. Also remove Application Deadline? That's substantive? It's a date; but not in allowed headings. Could we fold it into About the role? Possibly as a note. But the instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." So we need to keep the Application Deadline info somewhere. Since we cannot create a heading for it, we can put it as a paragraph under About the role or maybe under Responsibilities? It's not a responsibility. Probably best to add a paragraph under About the role that includes the location, job type, contract to hire, application deadline, etc. However we must not repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it). So we can include those details in a paragraph. We also need to include Pay and Benefits sections with actual content. Pay: we have pay range $60.00 - $65.00/hr. Also note about individual compensation depending on factors. Benefits: list of benefits. We'll put those under Benefits heading with
  • . Schedule: we have compressed workweek schedule details: 4x10-hour shifts, typical day shift Thursday-Sunday 10am-9pm, night shift Thursday-Sunday 6pm-8am. We'll put under Schedule heading. Now we need to decide on Requirements and Qualifications headings. Essential Skills list: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Technology. 2–8 years of experience in automation engineering or a closely related field. Hands-on experience troubleshooting Rockwell PLCs and Allen-Bradley control systems. Demonstrated controls engineering experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Strong troubleshooting skills for control systems, PLC configurations, and automation-related issues. Ability to execute assignments with little supervision or direction while meeting project deadlines and quality standards. Experience with commissioning, validation, and qualification of automation and control systems. Working knowledge of GMP requirements and their application to pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Additional Skills & Qualifications: Experience with Rockwell and Allen-Bradley automation platforms in form-fill or similar process manufacturing applications. Experience in process manufacturing and an understanding of how automation impacts efficiency, product quality, and profitability. Comfort collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams and external clients on complex technical projects. Ability to work effectively on high-profile, long-term projects with evolving requirements. Interest in ongoing career opportunities across multiple projects and facilities. We could treat Essential Skills as Requirements, Additional Skills & Qualifications as Qualifications. Now we need to output HTML fragment only. Structure:

    About the role

    ... include description, work environment, job type, location, contract to hire, application deadline maybe.

    Responsibilities

    • ... each responsibility line.

    Requirements

    • ... each essential skill.

    Qualifications

    • ... each additional skill.

    Benefits

    • ... each benefit.

    Pay

    ... pay range and note about compensation factors.

    Schedule

    ... schedule details.

    We must not include empty sections. All have content. Now we need to ensure we don't include any boilerplate like "EEO", "equal opportunity", etc. Also remove "Application Deadline" as a separate heading; we folded it into About the role. We also need to remove "Work Environment" heading; we folded its content into About the role. We also need to remove "Job Type & Location" heading; folded. We also need to remove "Workplace Type" heading; maybe it's redundant with location; we can include in About the role. We also need to remove "About Actalent" etc. Now let's craft the About the role paragraph. Original description: "This Automation Engineer role focuses on designing, implementing, commissioning, and supporting automation systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will work hands-on with control systems and PLCs to enhance efficiency, product quality, and reliability in a highly technical, process-driven setting." Work Environment: "This role is based on-site in a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility consisting of multiple interconnected buildings and advanced process equipment. You will work alongside a team of approximately five other automation engineers, collaborating closely on complex control systems in a highly regulated GMP environment. The position follows a compressed workweek schedule, with 4×10-hour shifts that are highly likely to fall on the weekend. Typical day shift hours are Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and typical night shift hours are Thursday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The facility emphasizes high quality, high efficiency, and highly reliable manufacturing solutions, offering exposure to cutting-edge automation technologies and long-term project opportunities." Job Type & Location: "This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Concord, NC." Application Deadline: "This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026." We also have "Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Concord,NC." (duplicate). We need to avoid duplication. We'll combine. Thus About the role paragraph could be: This Automation Engineer role focuses on designing, implementing, commissioning, and supporting automation systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will work hands-on with control systems and PLCs to enhance efficiency, product quality, and reliability in a highly technical, process-driven setting. The role is based on-site in a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Concord, NC, consisting of multiple interconnected buildings and advanced process equipment. You will work alongside a team of approximately five other automation engineers, collaborating closely on complex control systems in a highly regulated GMP environment. This is a Contract to Hire position. The position follows a compressed workweek schedule with 4×10-hour shifts likely falling on weekends (day shift Thursday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; night shift Thursday–Sunday 6:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m.). The position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026. We need to ensure we didn't repeat schedule details that will go under Schedule heading; but we can mention briefly but not duplicate. However we must preserve all substantive information; if we mention schedule here and also under Schedule heading, that's duplication but not prohibited? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." Duplication is not prohibited but might be considered redundant. Better to avoid duplication: we can keep schedule details only under Schedule heading, and not mention them in About the role. But we need to convey that it's a compressed workweek schedule? The schedule is substantive; we should keep it under Schedule heading. So About the role should not include schedule details. We'll keep About the role focusing on role description, work environment, job type, location, contract to hire, application deadline. Thus About the role paragraph: This Automation Engineer role focuses on designing, implementing, commissioning, and supporting automation systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will work hands-on with control systems and PLCs to enhance efficiency, product quality, and reliability in a highly technical, process-driven setting. The role is based on-site in a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Concord, NC, consisting of multiple interconnected buildings and advanced process equipment. You will work alongside a team of approximately five other automation engineers, collaborating closely on complex control systems in a highly regulated GMP environment. This is a Contract to Hire position. The position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026. Now Responsibilities: list each responsibility line from the posting. Responsibilities lines: - Design, implement, and support automation systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. - Execute automation commissioning and validation protocols for process and control systems. - Troubleshoot and remediate commissioning and validation non-conformances in a timely and thorough manner. - Collaborate with internal engineering teams and client stakeholders to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and overall process profitability. - Define, configure, and implement programmable logic controller (PLC) solutions, with a focus on Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms. - Conduct testing, on-site commissioning, and qualification of control systems to ensure reliable operation and regulatory compliance. - Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for Rockwell PLCs and related automation hardware and software. - Work independently to execute assignments with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of documentation and compliance. We'll put each as
  • . Requirements (Essential Skills) list: - Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Technology. - 2–8 years of experience in automation engineering or a closely related field. - Hands-on experience troubleshooting Rockwell PLCs and Allen-Bradley control systems. - Demonstrated controls engineering experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. - Strong troubleshooting skills for control systems, PLC configurations, and automation-related issues. - Ability to execute assignments with little supervision or direction while