Automation Engineer - 2nd Shift
Amneal · Piscataway, NJ
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $90k–$100k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Amneal (pharma & life sciences) in Piscataway, NJ. Provide 24x7 on-call Automation Support, including technical support and troubleshooting functions.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Automation, Packaging lines
- Base pay
- $90k–$100k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in New Jersey: typical posted base $110k–$150k. This one lists $90k–$100k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 6 controls engineer openings in New Jersey, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 874 other live controls postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 20% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $97k–$140k, from 294 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 73%
- ✓ PLC 68%
- Robotics 40%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 26%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, Packaging lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Amneal in Piscataway
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Full description from AmnealAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Functions
- ◆Develop Control Systems based on coordination with OEM, in order to automate upstream and downstream processing equipment, including Mixers, Coaters, Pouchers, Cartoners, Packaging Lines, Laboratory equipment, facility systems, stability Chambers, BMS, CIP (Clean in Place) and SIP (Steam in Place), Water System Controls, Tablet Press, Fluid Bed Dryers, Granulators, Vision System etc.
- ◆Perform programming, qualification and validation of digital process automation systems. Provide 24x7 on-call Automation Support, including technical support and troubleshooting functions. Perform formal systems acceptance testing, including software simulation and hardware and equipment acceptance in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
- ◆Properly complete documentation for accurate recordkeeping, according to the Engineering Department's procedures,Assist with updating departmental procedures; monitor equipment, and ensure preventative maintenance is being done, handle calibration monitoring, engineering analysis. Assist with training coworkers on using equipment.
- ◆Read, understand, verify and develop P&ID, Engineering Layout, Engineering Drawings and Engineering documents.
- ◆Implement projects according to Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) guide for validation of automated systems in pharmaceutical manufacture.
- ◆Handle logistics and coordination of electrical construction activities as per engineering standards, vendor development, with the various departments like manufacturing, QA, QC, R&D for the engineering and Validation Aspects; maintain VMP and other GMP documents, Support Process Validation and Development Studies. Coordinate and ensure Safety Aspects.
- ◆Perform hands on field installation, operational start-up, calibration, and commissioning activities.
- ◆Support Change Control Management, updating documentation for client, including test plans and production implementation.
- ◆Apply batch coding standards to automation process, including design of batch operations, unit procedures, and procedural recipe components to aforementioned processes.
Additional
Responsibilities
- ◆Assists with engineering projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- ✓Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) Electrical Engineering or Related Field - Required
Experience
- ✓3 years or more in Experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, programmable logic controllers, electrical circuits, electrical machinery and human-machine interfaces within industrial and manufacturing plant, food or pharmaceutical processing facilities.
- ✓3 years or more in w/ Masters in Electrical Engineering or Related Field
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Description
The Automation Engineer is responsible for overseeing and optimizing automation systems to improve production efficiency and reduce operational costs. This position involves designing, integrating, and implementing advanced hardware and software solutions within pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
Specialized Knowledge
- •Fully comprehend, verify, and develop P&ID, Engineering Layout, Electrical/Controls Diagram, Engineering Drawings and Engineering document's, PLC, HMI, SCADA, VFD and PID Controller ProgrammingProject Management
The base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $100,000 per year. In addition, Amneal offers a short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award, with this position within the first 12 months. Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of what Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant skills. At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities.