Senior Controls / Automation Engineer
Engtal · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Indianapolis, IN | Local Project Travel | 6+ Years Experience
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
About the Role
An established automation and engineering systems integrator is seeking a Senior Controls / Automation Engineer to support technically complex projects within pharmaceutical and regulated manufacturing environments.
This is a hands-on engineering position for someone who can independently own controls projects while remaining heavily involved in PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and qualification. The role offers exposure to different systems and projects rather than maintaining the same production equipment day to day, with an opportunity to develop toward technical leadership and engineering management.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI applications for pharmaceutical manufacturing systemsWork primarily with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley controls platforms, with exposure to additional automation technologiesSupport automation projects from initial engineering and programming through installation, startup, commissioning, and qualificationIntegrate new equipment and OEM systems into existing manufacturing environmentsTroubleshoot PLC logic, interlocks, I/O, communications, drives, instrumentation, and related controls issuesPerform functional testing and support equipment qualification activitiesWork within established GMP procedures and controlled engineering processesSupport automation documentation associated with system changes, testing, commissioning, and qualificationCoordinate with engineering, manufacturing, validation, maintenance, and other technical stakeholdersProvide technical direction and problem-solving support during project execution and equipment startupTake ownership of assigned projects while managing technical priorities and deliverablesServe as a senior technical resource for less-experienced engineersWork directly with customers and project stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver automation solutionsTravel locally to project and customer facilities in the Indianapolis area as required
Qualifications6+ years of controls, automation, or related engineering experienceStrong pharmaceutical manufacturing automation experienceHands-on PLC programming experience with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley platformsExperience developing or modifying HMI applicationsStrong understanding of industrial controls and automated manufacturing equipmentExperience working within GMP or similarly regulated production environmentsExperience supporting commissioning, startup, testing, and equipment qualificationAbility to independently troubleshoot complex controls and automation issuesExperience taking automation projects through multiple stages of the engineering lifecycleStrong technical communication and customer-facing skillsAbility to independently manage engineering responsibilities while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teamsInterest in mentoring engineers and progressing toward greater technical or people leadership responsibility
Experience with the following is beneficial:Siemens PLCsDeltaVEquipment IntegrationIQ / OQValidation & QualificationChange ControlIndustrial NetworkingDrives & InstrumentationMotion ControlVision Systems / Robotics
Why Consider This Opportunity?Move from maintaining a single manufacturing environment into a project-focused engineering roleWork across varied pharmaceutical automation and controls projectsRemain hands-on with PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting, and commissioningGain exposure to projects from engineering and programming through startup and qualificationWork within a team with strong experience in regulated manufacturing and automationTake meaningful ownership of technical projects and customer relationshipsExpand your experience across different equipment, systems, and automation technologiesWork primarily on projects within the Indianapolis area, with approximately 20% local travel depending on project needsStraight-time overtime available for approved hours beyond the standard workweekPerformance-based bonus opportunity of approximately 5–10%Clear opportunity to develop toward technical leadership, mentoring, and engineering management
This opportunity is particularly well suited to an experienced pharmaceutical automation engineer who wants to remain technically hands-on while gaining broader project exposure, customer responsibility, and a path toward engineering leadership. xzbcwsv Interested in Learning More?
For more information, please contact James Hanson at Engtal, who is managing the search:
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
About the Role
An established automation and engineering systems integrator is seeking a Senior Controls / Automation Engineer to support technically complex projects within pharmaceutical and regulated manufacturing environments.
This is a hands-on engineering position for someone who can independently own controls projects while remaining heavily involved in PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and qualification. The role offers exposure to different systems and projects rather than maintaining the same production equipment day to day, with an opportunity to develop toward technical leadership and engineering management.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI applications for pharmaceutical manufacturing systemsWork primarily with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley controls platforms, with exposure to additional automation technologiesSupport automation projects from initial engineering and programming through installation, startup, commissioning, and qualificationIntegrate new equipment and OEM systems into existing manufacturing environmentsTroubleshoot PLC logic, interlocks, I/O, communications, drives, instrumentation, and related controls issuesPerform functional testing and support equipment qualification activitiesWork within established GMP procedures and controlled engineering processesSupport automation documentation associated with system changes, testing, commissioning, and qualificationCoordinate with engineering, manufacturing, validation, maintenance, and other technical stakeholdersProvide technical direction and problem-solving support during project execution and equipment startupTake ownership of assigned projects while managing technical priorities and deliverablesServe as a senior technical resource for less-experienced engineersWork directly with customers and project stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver automation solutionsTravel locally to project and customer facilities in the Indianapolis area as required
Qualifications6+ years of controls, automation, or related engineering experienceStrong pharmaceutical manufacturing automation experienceHands-on PLC programming experience with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley platformsExperience developing or modifying HMI applicationsStrong understanding of industrial controls and automated manufacturing equipmentExperience working within GMP or similarly regulated production environmentsExperience supporting commissioning, startup, testing, and equipment qualificationAbility to independently troubleshoot complex controls and automation issuesExperience taking automation projects through multiple stages of the engineering lifecycleStrong technical communication and customer-facing skillsAbility to independently manage engineering responsibilities while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teamsInterest in mentoring engineers and progressing toward greater technical or people leadership responsibility
Experience with the following is beneficial:Siemens PLCsDeltaVEquipment IntegrationIQ / OQValidation & QualificationChange ControlIndustrial NetworkingDrives & InstrumentationMotion ControlVision Systems / Robotics
Why Consider This Opportunity?Move from maintaining a single manufacturing environment into a project-focused engineering roleWork across varied pharmaceutical automation and controls projectsRemain hands-on with PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting, and commissioningGain exposure to projects from engineering and programming through startup and qualificationWork within a team with strong experience in regulated manufacturing and automationTake meaningful ownership of technical projects and customer relationshipsExpand your experience across different equipment, systems, and automation technologiesWork primarily on projects within the Indianapolis area, with approximately 20% local travel depending on project needsStraight-time overtime available for approved hours beyond the standard workweekPerformance-based bonus opportunity of approximately 5–10%Clear opportunity to develop toward technical leadership, mentoring, and engineering management
This opportunity is particularly well suited to an experienced pharmaceutical automation engineer who wants to remain technically hands-on while gaining broader project exposure, customer responsibility, and a path toward engineering leadership. xzbcwsv Interested in Learning More?
For more information, please contact James Hanson at Engtal, who is managing the search:
Details
| Company | Engtal |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | tech |
| Experience | permanent |