Piper Companies · 2 days ago
Automation Support Engineer (3rd Shift)
Durham, NC
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
2+ years expPiper Companies is seeking an Automation Support Engineer (3rd Shift) to provide onsite support for advanced automation systems in a high-compliance manufacturing environment located in Durham, NC. The role involves leading real-time troubleshooting and ensuring operational continuity for critical production equipment such as filling and inspection systems.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead real-time troubleshooting for filling (Optima), formulation, autoclaves, and inspection equipment
Use Rockwell Automation tools (PLC/HMI) to interpret alarms, trends, and system states; determine containment vs. escalation
Coordinate with maintenance and operations teams; produce clear and accurate handover reports
Support qualification and commissioning handoff for new production lines (e.g., EPFF9 nearing completion)
Track recurring issues and propose continuous improvement initiatives, including quick wins and durable fixes
Qualification
Required
Strong automation background: PLC, HMI, Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley), alarm/fault analysis
2–3+ years of experience in manufacturing or process environments (high compliance preferred)
Engineer mindset: root cause thinking, structured triage, and a floor-first bias
Comfortable working a 2-2-3 night rotation schedule for 12–24 months
Preferred
Experience with filling, formulation, and inspection equipment (parenteral operations ideal)
Familiarity with Optima high-speed filling and packaging systems
Exposure to SCADA/MES/historian systems, CAPA participation, and aseptic behaviors
Benefits
Health
Vision
Dental
PTO
Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law
Company
Piper Companies
At Piper, we obsess about the success of our customers and consultants.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Piper Companies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (2)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Justin Jordan
Founder and Chairman
Company data provided by crunchbase