Sr. Principal Engineer (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: Wilson, North Carolina, United States

Salary: $90,816–$126,991 per year, plus a bonus plan with a 10% target of base salary.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures pharmaceutical and healthcare products.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and support automated packaging systems, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial IT network infrastructure.
• Maintain production and packaging systems in a compliant, validated, and operational state, including calibration, repairs, and system updates.
• Lead capital improvement projects from funding and acquisition through installation, startup, qualification, and documentation.
• Modernize site utilities and production equipment across packaging, warehousing, and distribution areas.
• Advise engineering, maintenance, validation, project, and plant management teams on complex technical issues.

Requirements

• Work on site in Wilson, North Carolina, United States.
• Expertise in automation, electrical control systems, manufacturing equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial IT infrastructure.
• Experience maintaining validated pharmaceutical production systems and ensuring cGMP and data integrity compliance.
• Knowledge of equipment qualification and technical documentation, including risk assessments, user and functional requirements, design specifications, and acceptance testing.
• Ability to work independently on highly complex projects and exercise broad technical judgment.
• Ability to advise senior management and potentially supervise 3–5 direct reports.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with an at-will employment arrangement.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and wellness support.