Controls Engineer

Sterling Engineering Inc.; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Inc. is seeking a Control Systems Software Engineer to deliver programming and commissioning support for North America, primarily Indiana. The role covers Siemens and Rockwell PLC/HMI, PCs, and controls software with 30% travel.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Automation or related field and 3+ years of controls experience. You'll participate in FAT/IQ/OQ/PQ, contribute to project documentation, and ensure compliance with internal and international standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Automation, Computer Science, Electrical, or Electronics.
• 3+ years in controls engineering software.
• PLC knowledge: Siemens (TIA Portal, Step7), Rockwell, B&R.
• SCADA/HMI: Siemens WinCC, Movicon, Rockwell, B&R.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification processes.
• Strong teamwork, time management, and project coordination.
• Fluent in English; Italian is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop software per project specifications.
• Participate in SAT, IQ/OQ, and PQ for new installations.
• Support Radiopharma, Pharma, and Cell & Gene Therapy (ATMP) projects.
• Draft and maintain project documentation.
• Monitor project objectives and team performance.
• Contribute to network architecture and component selection.
• Conduct testing, FAT, and on-site commissioning.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Project coordination

English proficiency

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Computer Science, Electrical, or Electronics

Tools

Siemens WinCC

Movicon

Rockwell

B&R

TIA Portal

Step7

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Control Systems Software Engineer
Location: North America (mostly Indiana)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Pay: $40–45/hr + OT after 45 hours
Travel: ~30% domestic
Overview We are seeking a Control Systems Software Engineer to provide programming and commissioning support for equipment across North America. This role focuses on software aspects including Siemens & Rockwell PLC/HMI, PCs, and controls software. Bonus: Pharma experience and knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

Key Responsibilities Software Development & Project Support

• Develop software per project specifications
• Participate in SAT, IQ/OQ, and PQ for new installations
• Support Radiopharma, Pharma, and Cell & Gene Therapy (ATMP) projects
• Draft and maintain project documentation
• Monitor project objectives and team performance
• Contribute to network architecture and component selection
• Conduct testing, FAT, and on-site commissioning

Project & Quality Management

• Verify job-critical issues and project timelines
• Solve technical problems and request resources as needed
• Ensure product compliance with internal and international standards
• Assist colleagues in documentation and regulatory compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Health, Safety & Environment

• Follow all HSE procedures
• Use proper PPE and report unsafe conditions
• Participate in HSE training and incident investigations

Projects You’ll Work On Radiopharma

• Shielded hot cells, automation systems, synthesis/dispensing modules
• LAF shielded isolators, sterilization systems

Pharma

• Aseptic filling of liquid/powder APIs
• Potent API processing isolators (PAPI)
• Automated combination product filling systems

Cell & Gene Therapy (ATMP)

• Modular cell culture isolators (MCCI)
• FlexyCult incubation systems, ValueCell Fill systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary in Automation, Computer Science, Electrical, or Electronics
• 3+ years in controls engineering software
• PLC knowledge: Siemens (TIA Portal, Step7), Rockwell, B&R
• SCADA/HMI: Siemens WinCC, Movicon, Rockwell, B&R
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification processes
• Strong teamwork, time management, and project coordination
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, process-focused
• Fluent in English; Italian is a plus
• Proficient with Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Able to travel domestically & internationally within 30 days of hire

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, push/pull, reach overhead, bend
• Normal vision and hearing for office/computer work
• Exposure to noise/physical hazards at customer sites