Controls Engineer, Level 4 (Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States; fully site-based role

Company

hirify.global is a global biopharmaceutical manufacturing company with more than 30 sites across five continents, producing medicines and supporting life-science innovation.

What you will do

• Provide technical support for manufacturing automation and instrumentation systems to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Lead automation projects involving complex equipment upgrades, process improvements, and technology transfer activities.
• Serve as Controls Lead for technology transfers and process implementation projects.
• Troubleshoot automation systems, analyze process data, and resolve manufacturing equipment issues.
• Develop automation standards and best practices with Global Engineering and site teams.
• Own CAPA actions, change controls, continuous improvement initiatives, and technical mentoring for junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or industrial automation environments.
• Advanced expertise with one or more automation and control systems.
• Experience serving as a Controls Lead for technology transfers and manufacturing projects.
• Project management, leadership, mentoring, troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a cGMP manufacturing environment.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities to lead high-impact automation projects and work with advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Collaboration with global engineering and automation teams.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Career development through mentoring, leadership, and technical growth.
• Culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, accountability, excellence, passion, and integrity.