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Sr. Automation Engineer – DeltaV
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 Durham
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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The US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description Summary Join Novartis and play a pivotal role in advancing manufacturing automation that helps deliver innovative medicines to patients worldwide. As a Sr. Automation Engineer – DeltaV, you will serve as a key technical expert supporting and optimizing critical automation systems within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity to lead impactful automation initiatives, drive system reliability and performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable operational excellence. If you're passionate about automation, continuous improvement, and leveraging DeltaV technology to solve complex challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Job Description Location: • This position will be located in Durham, NC and will be an onsite role. • Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Key Responsibilities: • Serve as a DeltaV SME, providing technical expertise for automation systems supporting GMP manufacturing operations. • Design, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize DeltaV control strategies and system performance. • Support the full automation system lifecycle, including implementation, upgrades, maintenance, and retirement. • Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning, qualification, and operational handover. • Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Validation, and IT teams to deliver automation solutions. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, efficiency, and product quality. • Investigate automation deviations, implement corrective actions, and support CAPA activities. • Develop and maintain automation documentation, including specifications, test protocols, and system drawings. • Ensure automation systems remain compliant with GMP, FDA, and data integrity requirements. • Provide technical mentorship and subject matter expertise for DeltaV and site automation technologies. Essential Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or a related technical field with 8+ years of experience supporting GMP pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations; or equivalent experience. • Strong hands-on experience programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining DeltaV DCS automation systems. • Experience supporting SCADA, HMI, PLC, BMS, and manufacturing automation platforms in a regulated environment. • Demonstrated knowledge of GMP, FDA, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements supporting manufacturing automation systems. • Experience with automation system validation, qualification, and lifecycle management within GMP operations. • Proven ability to lead automation projects, execute complex change controls, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. • Experience developing automation documentation, technical specifications, and test protocols. • Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience partnering across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and IT teams. Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The salary for this position is expected to range between $108,500 and $201,500 annually The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and matc