Controls & IIoT Engineer

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United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 97,500 - 156,975 annuallyFunction: DevOps, Cloud & InfrastructureExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Data-driven decision making","Cross-functional collaboration","Process optimization","Validation and compliance focus"]

Lead controls and IIoT initiatives in a cGMP manufacturing environment. Design, program, test, and support PLC/HMI systems, and drive Industry 4.0 modernization including digital batch records, Unified Namespace (UNS), IIoT/edge integration, and OT data pipeline maintenance. Integrate PLCs, SCADA, historians, MES, and CMMS while configuring MQTT architectures and ensuring secure, scalable data flow. Own validation, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts using data-driven KPIs and ROI models.

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Job Summary

Lead controls and IIoT initiatives in a cGMP manufacturing environment. Design, program, test, and support PLC/HMI systems, and drive Industry 4.0 modernization including digital batch records, Unified Namespace (UNS), IIoT/edge integration, and OT data pipeline maintenance. Integrate PLCs, SCADA, historians, MES, and CMMS while configuring MQTT architectures and ensuring secure, scalable data flow. Own validation, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts using data-driven KPIs and ROI models.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: DevOps, Cloud & Infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, program, test, and support PLC and HMI systems for manufacturing operations.
  • •Develop and maintain validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and lead FAT/SAT activities.
  • •Integrate PLCs, SCADA, historians, MES, and CMMS, including MQTT architecture configuration (EMQX) and secure data flow.
  • •Drive the transition to digital batch records (EBR) using UNS architecture, IIoT sensors, edge devices, and scalable data models.
  • •Ensure cGMP/FDA compliance, support 21 CFR Part 11, and execute validation and change control while delivering data-driven KPIs and ROI models.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 97,500 - 156,975 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kEquityPaid HolidaysPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •4+ years of experience in controls, automation, or integration.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (preferred).
  • •Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI/electrical schematics.
  • •Experience with Ignition SCADA and PLC/IIoT integration (including VFDs and instrumentation).
  • •Familiarity with Industry 4.0 tools such as UNS and MQTT (EMQX), Canary, HighByte, Tulip, and eMaint (preferred).
Experience:4+ yearsIndustry 4.0CGMPAutomationIIoTManufacturing
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:TroubleshootingData-driven decision makingCross-functional collaborationProcess optimizationValidation and compliance focus
Tech Stack:PLCHMIIndustry 4.0Unified Namespace (UNS)IIoTMQTTEMQXIgnition SCADAWonderwareSCADAHistoriansMESCMMSCanaryHighByteTulipEMaintOT data pipelinesMQTT architectureEdge computing

Company Brief

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Provides mission-critical products and services to support life sciences, advanced technologies, and applied materials customers worldwide, including lab supplies, chemical reagents, equipment, and supply chain solutions.
Industry: Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Radnor, United States
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