AD, Controls Engineering

Jubilant Pharma Limited; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 141,900 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

FSA/HSA benefits

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC in Spokane, WA seeks a senior Controls Engineering leader to drive the controls program, oversee OT systems, and manage capital projects. You will lead engineering teams, align with compliance standards, and partner with external firms to deliver on-time, on-budget improvements.

With a focus on manufacturing excellence, this role requires strategic vision, strong people leadership, and experience in regulated pharmaceutical environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical preferred).
• 5+ years experience designing, managing manufacturing controls systems, automation, and capital project execution.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical oversight for the Controls Engineering function, building a culture of accountability and excellence in delivery and customer service.
• Develop and execute long-term controls strategy aligned with corporate growth, compliance, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop efficient tools to evaluate areas of opportunity and deliver short-term objectives to improve robust operations.
• Oversee OT systems definition including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, historians, and networked control systems.
• Manage engineering resources and external partners to support project delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with project standards.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain data integrity across systems.

Skills

Leadership

Controls Engineering

OT Systems

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Vendor Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

PanelView HMIs

Rockwell/FactoryTalk

Wonderware

Historian systems

AutoCAD

TCP/IP networking

Job description

Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - And Build What's Next

As Spokane’s Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers - This Is Your Place

If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you’ll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter - and your impact is felt globally.

Why builders choose us:

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well-being shouldn’t have a waiting period.
• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.
• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.

Job Description:

• Leadership & Strategy
• Provide leadership and technical oversight for the Controls Engineering function, building a culture of accountability and excellence in delivery and customer service. Establish a talent development and succession plan.
• Develop and execute long-term controls strategy aligned with corporate growth, compliance, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop efficient tools to effectively evaluate areas of opportunity, and deliver short term objectives to improve robust and consistent operations
• Controls Engineering & OT Systems
• Provide expert oversight of OT system definition, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, historians, and networked control systems.
• Establish viable solutions to accommodate off line recipe management, retrieval and archival, data historian, and streamlined audit trail functionally and review.
• Ensure reliability, security, and lifecycle management of automation and controls systems across the site.
• Equip team to effectively diagnose and resolve complex control system issues, I a timely and complaint manner, providing technical guidance when needed.
• Capital Projects & Execution
• Manage engineering resources and external partners (A&E firms, vendors, contractors) to support project delivery.
• Oversee and execute controls-related capital and expense projects, including facilities and equipment expansions, compliance upgrades, and process improvements.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with JHS project management standards.
• Compliance & Quality
• Ensure all controls systems and engineering activities comply with local, state, federal, and international regulatory requirements (FDA, cGMP, EU and Annexes).
• Maintain systems and documentation in alignment with GAMP5, data integrity standards, and quality expectations.
• Operational Support & Continuous Improvement
• Support manufacturing and maintenance teams with technical expertise to drive uptime, efficiency, and process optimization driving OEE metrics.
• Enable comprehensive access and reporting to critical performance data.
• Lead initiatives for cost reduction, automation enhancements, and process improvements.
• Support investigations, deviations, and root cause analysis related to control systems with a goal of deviation reduction.
• Stakeholder & Communication
• Communicate project status, risks, and priorities to senior leadership.
• Partner cross-functionally with QA, Manufacturing, Validation, MS&T, and external stakeholders.
• Support client audits, regulatory inspections, and technical visits.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Computer Science, or related discipline)
• 10+ years of engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical preferred)
• 5+ years experience designing, managing manufacturing controls systems, automation, and capital project execution
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and programs

Preferred:

• Degree in automation field preferred.
• Applicable ISPE certifications, ISA Certified Automation Professional, Certification in Automation and Data Analytics or similar.
• Allen-Bradley PLCs, PanelView HMIs, Servo Drives
• Rockwell/FactoryTalk, Wonderware, Historian systems
• GAMP5, Data Integrity, validation lifecycle
• TCP/IP networking and industrial control systems
• AutoCAD (preferred)

Working Environment:

• Prolonged sitting/standing
• Ability to navigate manufacturing environment
• Work in classified/aseptic areas
• Exposure to facility and equipment conditions (e.g., confined spaces, allergens)

Location:

Spokane, WA - On Site, Full- -Time

Shift:

Weekday Days

Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One - Because Your Well Being Matters

Hiring Wage: $141,900 - $227,000 salary + 15% annual bonus

At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don’t believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.

Starting on your first day, you receive:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Our Promise: Caring, Sharing, Growing

We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society.

Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.