Jackson, Florida
Job Summary
Serving as a technical architect and consultant for a leading Contact Lens manufacturer, delivering automation and digital transformation solutions in a highly regulated medical device environment
Leading team of 15+ onsite and offshore engineers, acting as technical mentor, and primary customer point of contact for automation and controls projects
Led shopfloor-to-MES integration using platforms aligned with ISA-95 standards to ensure structured data modeling and seamless vertical integration
Led Retrofit activities and legacy system migration initiatives, transitioning outdated control platforms and SCADA systems to modern, scalable architectures
Supporting Ignition SCADA solutions for real-time KPI tracking across production lines, enabling visibility into throughput, yield, and equipment utilization and downtime recording for non-GxP environments, where flexible deployment and rapid iteration supported continuous improvement initiatives
Architected MQTT-based data frameworks to enable lightweight, real-time communication between PLCs, and enterprise systems, enhancing responsiveness and scalability
IT/OT convergence initiatives, integrating plant-level controls with enterprise IT infrastructure to support predictive analytics, centralized monitoring, and remote diagnostics using tiered architecture
Developed data engineering pipelines for high-frequency time-series data using Canary and Aveva historians, enabling contextual analytics and performance dashboards for decision support
Ensured 21 CFR Part 11 compliance across automation workflows, including electronic records, audit trails, and system access controls for validated environments
Initiated controls initiative for OT Cyber security like DCOM hardening to mitigate legacy vulnerabilities and secured distributed communication using Aveva Sitelink and OPC UA interfaces
Managed validation and compliance workflows, including NC/CAPA support, ensuring traceability, audit readiness, and alignment with FDA standards for medical device manufacturing
Supported RFP development and technical proposal responses, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define architecture, scope, and delivery models for automation and digital projects
Oversaw solution and project management across global sites, coordinating engineering, operations, and quality teams to deliver scalable, compliant solutions
Led change request management, authoring and executing requirement, design, test, and operational documentation for approved system modifications
Delivered Application Performance Management (APM) frameworks that improved OEE by 10–15%, reduced downtime due to frequently occurring issues by 30%
Provided technical leadership in SCADA/HMI development, historian configuration, and alarm management using platforms like Wonderware, ArchestrA system platform, DeviceWise workflow, Canary, and Ignition
Key Responsibilities
1. To leverage design expertise to ensure that software and products exhibit user-friendliness, intuitiveness, and alignment with user expectations, contributing to the creation of seamless user experiences.
2. To lead a team of designers, provide guidance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design solutions in alignment with the overall business goals.
3. To present design concepts and play a crucial role in shaping the overall design vision and strategy.
4. To stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies to drive innovation and excellence in design.
Skill Requirements
Technical / Soft Skills
Expertise Level (Expert / Good / Knowledge)
Control Systems
Expert
SCADA PLC Programming
Good
Other Requirements
Control system architect
OT/IT integration
Aveva/Wonderware suite of applications
ArchestrA System Platform Architect
SCADA and PLC Programming
Cross-functional collaboration
MES integration
Data acquisition and Data analytics
Ignition SCADA solution
Innovation & continuous improvement
Program management
Maximum Salary (US): 148000
Minimum Salary (US): 78000
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