Automation Engineer Lead - Wilson, NC

Automation Engineer Lead - Wilson, NC, US, 27893 We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.


Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Manufacturing

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.


If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.


Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

We're on the hunt for a dynamic Senior Automation Engineer who's not just experienced-but passionate about revolutionizing health care products manufacturing. In this high-impact role, you'll spearhead the design, deployment, and support of smart automated systems within a tightly regulated cGMP environment. Your mission: engineer solutions that streamline processes, enhance data integrity, and raise the bar for compliance-all while fueling innovative capital projects and day-to-day operations.

Your responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and lifecycle management of control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS) for manufacturing / utility operations.
• Serve as automation SME and ensure compliance with GxP, FDA, EU Annex 11, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Validate and maintain automated systems; integrate MES, historians, robotics, and sensor technologies.
• Manage capital projects involving automation and electrical systems; oversee commissioning and vendor collaboration.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and deliver automation solutions on time and budget.
• Resolve complex automation issues and implement predictive maintenance strategies using IoT and analytics.
• Partner with vendors to identify and integrate cutting-edge technologies for performance optimization.
• Drive regulatory alignment (GMP, FDA, ISO, EHS) across automation activities and support audits, validation, and calibration efforts.
• Lead automation support for system upgrades, equipment commissioning, and tech transfers.
• Assess and mitigate risks across projects using structured frameworks; facilitate workshops and track mitigation plans.
• Proactively implement strategies to prevent operational disruptions.
• Introduce new technologies / automation enhancements to boost manufacturing efficiency and quality.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for equipment challenges; streamline workflows and source innovative solutions.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, or related Engineering field; 5+ years in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• Proficient in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider) and SCADA systems (Wonderware, Ignition, Factory Talk, PCS7); strong command of industrial networking protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, PROFIBUS).
• Solid understanding of ISA-95, S88, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity standards.
• Familiar with robotics, IoT, motion control, power distribution, motor controls, and VFDs.
• Skilled in schematic design using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Experienced in regulatory compliance: GMP, FDA, ISO 9001/13485, EHS, electrical codes, and safety standards.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and leadership skills across large-scale initiatives.
• Sector experience spanning pharma, automotive, food & beverage, energy, and high-volume manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and cybersecurity for industrial automation systems.

This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

The skills for success

Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business Accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Distribution Logistics, Logistics Management, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Category Management Expertise, Supply Management, Procurement.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.


We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Salary Range

USD $95,000.00 - $143,000.00

Hiring Range: 95,000 - 119,000K

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.


Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick, and Company recognized holidays; a 401(K) plan; generous paid parental leave; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; product discounts; and much more!


If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application , please contact [email protected] . Reckittis committed to the fullinclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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