Location: Remote (Travel to Indianapolis, IN approximately one week per month)
We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join our Program Technical Office (PTO) and support large-scale pharmaceutical automation projects. This position plays a key role in developing automation standards, providing technical guidance to project teams, and ensuring consistency across multiple automation initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have strong DeltaV Batch experience, a solid understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, and experience working in GMP-regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the Program Technical Office (PTO) by contributing to automation standards, technical documentation, and engineering best practices.
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Partner with Automation Engineering Leads to develop and maintain automation deliverables used across multiple projects.
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Design, develop, and modify DeltaV Batch software components in accordance with project requirements.
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Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to project engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
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Collaborate with Automation, Process Engineering, Validation, Digital Plant, and CSV teams to ensure consistent implementation of automation solutions.
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Review automation designs and recommend improvements that align with program standards.
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Assist with developing engineering templates, software standards, and reusable automation solutions.
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Support project execution while ensuring compliance with GMP, GAMP, and Computer System Validation (CSV) requirements.
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Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and design discussions.
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Maintain accurate engineering documentation and complete all required training.
Required Qualifications -
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
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Minimum 5 years of industrial automation experience.
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At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV Batch DCS.
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Experience supporting automation projects within pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing.
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Strong understanding of:
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DeltaV Batch
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Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
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GMP and cGMP regulations
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Computer System Validation (CSV)
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Batch automation
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Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications -
Experience delivering large pharmaceutical automation projects.
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Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), such as Syncade, PAS-X, or PharmaSuite.
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Knowledge of Digital Plant initiatives and automation integration.
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Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, VBScript, or similar).
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Exposure to AI-assisted engineering or automation tools.
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Experience working in regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
