Automation Engineer – Life Sciences Manufacturing

Verista; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Verista in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Automation Engineer with 2+ years of experience to support, program, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment, including PLC/HMI programming, system integration, and commissioning activities.

You will work hands-on with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs using Studio 5000, develop HMI apps with FactoryTalk Optix, and collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, and vendors to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related discipline; equivalent experience considered
• 2+ years automation/controls engineering experience
• Hands-on experience with Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and Studio 5000
• Experience with FactoryTalk Optix
• Working knowledge of SQL and databases
• Experience or working knowledge of network administration and industrial networking
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, and external equipment vendors
• Onsite work required in Indianapolis, IN

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley/Rockwell systems using Studio 5000
• Develop and support HMI applications using FactoryTalk Optix
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for automated manufacturing equipment
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and qualification activities for new or modified equipment
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, controls, instrumentation, electrical, and network-related issues
• Support integration of manufacturing equipment with site systems and ancillary equipment
• Update technical documentation, test cases, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing equipment and automation systems

Skills

Automation experience

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Read electrical drawings

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Automation/CS

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk Optix

SQL

Job description

Verista in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Automation Engineer with 2+ years of experience to support, program, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment, including PLC/HMI programming, system integration, and commissioning activities.

You will work hands-on with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs using Studio 5000, develop HMI apps with FactoryTalk Optix, and collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, and vendors to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.