Automation Support Engineer

i-Pharm GxP; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical manufacturing company is seeking an Automation Support Engineer to provide technical expertise for manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include configuring DeltaV control systems, troubleshooting automation issues, and supporting system documentation. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of automation engineering experience and hands-on knowledge of DeltaV. This role operates on a 24/7 shift pattern and is a contract position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within automation engineering supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience with the DeltaV automation platform suite.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory principles, focusing on system reliability.

Responsibilities

• Configure, modify, and troubleshoot DeltaV control systems for batch processes.
• Support automated systems commissioning, qualification, and handover.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues for system stability.
• Develop and maintain system documentation.
• Support system upgrades and lifecycle planning.

Skills

DeltaV control systems

PLC troubleshooting

GMP knowledge

System documentation

Job description

Automation Support Engineer

The Automation Support Engineer will provide technical expertise collaborating with cross‑functional project teams supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. You will support process control system configuration, integration, commissioning, and validation for new and existing production lines.

Please note: This role operates on a 24/7 shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Configure, modify, and troubleshoot DeltaV control systems for batch processes.
• Support automated systems commissioning, qualification, and handover.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues, ensuring long‑term system stability and performance.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including functional specifications, design documents, and test protocols.
• Support system upgrades and lifecycle planning.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience within automation engineering supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Hands‑on experience with the DeltaV automation platform suite.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and logic modification.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory principles, with a focus on system reliability and efficiency.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research