Process Control Engineer

Overview:

We are looking for a Process Control Engineer to help with an expansion of a large pharmaceutical company here in the Indianapolis area. This is a rare opportunity to join a major capital expansion initiative at its earliest stages, where your expertise in automation and controls will directly influence how life-saving biopharmaceuticals are made.

From commissioning aseptic filling lines to integrating advanced control systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens), you’ll be hands-on in designing and optimizing the digital backbone of a facility built for precision, compliance, and scalability.

If you’re ready to leave behind legacy systems and help engineer something extraordinary, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Support design, implementation, and startup of automation and process control systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent) for new greenfield facility.

• Collaborate with project engineering, operations, and validation teams to ensure automation systems meet GMP, regulatory, and business requirements.

• Configure, program, and troubleshoot Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA, and data historian systems.

• Develop and implement automation strategies for upstream, downstream, utilities, and supporting systems.

• Author and review functional specifications, design documents, commissioning protocols, and validation documentation (URS, FRS, FAT, SAT, IOQ).

• Ensure data integrity and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.

• Support integration of MES, ERP, and other digital systems into the control architecture.

• Provide ongoing support post-startup including system optimization, change control, and troubleshooting.

• Train operators and technical staff on automation systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Automation/Controls Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in process controls/automation within pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO manufacturing (greenfield/startup experience strongly preferred).
• Hands-on experience with DCS/PLC/SCADA platforms (e.g., DeltaV, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Wonderware).
• Working knowledge of GMP manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with commissioning/startup, process validation, and lifecycle documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional teamwork skills.