Automation & Process Engineer – Pharma Packaging & Startup

Brooksource; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource seeks a Process/Automation Engineer in Indianapolis to support startup, commissioning, qualification, and production for an automated device assembly and packaging environment. You will ensure equipment readiness, drive process reliability, and collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Automation, and Quality teams.

Ideal candidates have hands-on automation troubleshooting, process engineering knowledge, and the ability to influence production, quality, and downstream operations in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Chemical, or related).
• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment or industrial automation systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations and maintenance teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Support startup, commissioning, qualification, and production launch activities.
• Drive equipment readiness efforts and ensure systems are prepared for manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Automation, and Quality teams to resolve issues impacting production.
• Serve as a technical resource during startup and ramp-up activities.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, vision systems, and equipment integration issues.
• Investigate automation failures, process deviations, and equipment downtime events.
• Work across Rockwell, Siemens, and B&R platforms to support reliability improvements.
• Analyze production processes and identify optimization opportunities.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to improve throughput, quality, and equipment performance.
• Support Cognex vision systems used throughout packaging operations.
• Troubleshoot inspection systems, scanners, sensors, and automation devices.
• Work with packaging equipment including labeling, cartoning, tray unloading, case packing, and palletizing systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Automation

Cross-functional teamwork

HMI troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens

B&R Automation

Cognex vision systems

Job description

Brooksource seeks a Process/Automation Engineer in Indianapolis to support startup, commissioning, qualification, and production for an automated device assembly and packaging environment. You will ensure equipment readiness, drive process reliability, and collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Automation, and Quality teams.

Ideal candidates have hands-on automation troubleshooting, process engineering knowledge, and the ability to influence production, quality, and downstream operations in a