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Who We Are
We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.
United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF).
The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.
Who You Are
You’ll bring automation and controls expertise to a role where complex systems, advanced technology, and operational excellence come together. You’ll play a hands‑on role in keeping the systems behind life‑saving therapies running safely, reliably, and intelligently. In this role, you will provide key advanced technical and automation support for complex distributed control systems, packaging automation and manufacturing automation systems, including Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA (WW) Archestra, and JCI Metasys in a regulated, validated environment. In addition, the Senior Controls Engineer will provide power management systems, building lighting systems and energy management support.
- Provide key complex support of distributed control systems, packaging and manufacturing automation systems to optimize costs, quality and service through the conception, development and implementation of new and improved manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, material flow, plant layout or product design, including but not limited to:
- Perform advanced application trouble shooting, architecture review, system staging, and consulting services;
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and field devices under strict change control;
- Perform complex network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting, SQL programming and repair programming;
- Perform preventative maintenance procedures on system and/or equipment;
- Collaborate with the engineering team on the system configuration, network and software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequences of operations;
- Ensure PLC specifications, designs, programming standards and implementation and verify those standards are being met;
- Ensure GAMP/cGxP procedures and testing implementation are being adhered to
- Provide advanced system support for Operational Technology systems to include Enterprise Quality Management System (TrackWise), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems (SAP), Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) (Adept and MasterControl), and Electronic Batch Records (EBR).
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Education and Experience Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 9+ years of automation experience across multiple systems, or
- Associate degree and 7+ years of automation experience across multiple systems, or
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of automation experience across multiple systems
- Experience as controls / automation subject matter expert for construction or other projects
- Prior experience working in an FDA regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing or other FDA regulated manufacturing environment
- Programming/design/development of Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Control Logix, RSLogix, Compact Logix, FactoryTalk Batch, Siemens S5 & S7 PLC's, RSView, FactoryTalk View, PanelView, Wonderware, or related
- Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA (WW) Archestra, and JCI Metasys experience
- Superior database maintenance / development experience
- Computer hardware / software validation and change control experience
- PLC programming and connectivity experience
- Industrial networking experience
- Experience working in small, fast paced project teams
- Organizational skills including, but not limited to, the ability to handle multiple demands and assignments, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently, and the ability to effectively manage resource procurement and utilization
- Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
- Experience developing engineering documentation (URS/DDS/FDS/P&IDS)
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology or engineering
- Certified Energy Manager
- Certified Automation Professional-ISA
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI
- Experience working on construction projects
- Historian configuration experience
- HMI and SCADA configurations experience
- SQL Programming experience
Job Location
United Therapeutics requires this role to be 100% onsite in our Durham, NC office, and may travel up to 10%.
At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.
Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities
United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED plus 9+ years of automation experience across multiple systems
- Associate degree plus 7+ years of automation experience across multiple systems
- Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of automation experience across multiple systems
- Controls or automation subject matter expertise for construction or other projects
- Experience in FDA-regulated pharmaceutical or other FDA-regulated manufacturing
- Programming, design, or development experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and related PLC and HMI systems
- Experience with Schneider EcoStruxure, AVEVA ArchestrA, and JCI Metasys
- Superior database maintenance and development experience
- Computer hardware/software validation and change-control experience
- PLC programming and connectivity experience
- Industrial networking experience
- Experience working in small, fast-paced project teams
- Organizational, prioritization, deadline-management, and resource-utilization skills
- Experience developing engineering documentation, including URS, DDS, FDS, and P&IDs
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree in information technology or engineering
- Certified Energy Manager certification
- Certified Automation Professional-ISA certification
- Project Management Professional certification
- Construction project experience
- Historian configuration experience
- HMI and SCADA configuration experience
- SQL programming experience
United Therapeutics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about United Therapeutics and has not been reviewed or approved by United Therapeutics.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage breadth is positioned as comprehensive with the employer paying most medical, dental, and vision premiums, alongside telehealth, EAP, FSAs, and wellness initiatives. Fertility support is emphasized through full IVF coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for all parents with additional time for birthing parents, plus adoption and surrogacy assistance, lactation rooms, and milk‑shipping indicate robust family support. Subsidized onsite childcare is available at key campuses and broader family solutions are offered through a national provider.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual cash bonus opportunities are a consistent part of total rewards, complemented by equity eligibility and an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these incentives are widely available across many roles.
United Therapeutics Insights
What We Do
United Therapeutics Corporation is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of unique products to address the unmet medical needs of patients with chronic and life-threatening conditions. We currently have five approved products on the market, and a long-term mission of providing an unlimited supply of transplantable organs for those who need them! Our employees can be found collaborating across the United States, Europe and Asia. As a group, we are relentless in our pursuit of “medicines for life” and continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, pediatric cancers, and other orphan diseases. #WeAreUnitherians
