Digital Plant Engineer

Novozen Healthcare LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Novozen Healthcare LLC seeks a senior automation engineer for a 12-month contract to design and deliver pharmaceutical automation and digital plant solutions. You will work across process engineering, manufacturing operations, IT, and automation teams, focusing on DeltaV Batch DCS and data integration for batch records.

The role requires 7+ years in pharmaceutical API manufacturing, strong DCS/OT experience, and expertise in MES integration, GMP, and regulatory validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical API or bulk manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on experience with DeltaV Batch DCS and process automation.
• Background in OT operations, DCS engineering, and batch manufacturing.
• Experience designing and deploying greenfield or brownfield facilities.
• Experience integrating automation systems with MES and L2/L3 systems.
• Understanding of GMP, regulatory requirements, and computer system validation.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of pharmaceutical automation and digital plant projects.
• Work with DeltaV Batch DCS and process automation systems.
• Lead data flow mapping and integrate standalone systems with L2/L3.
• Support MES integration and ensure accurate data for batch records.
• Collaborate with Process Eng, Manufacturing, IT, and Automation teams.
• Contribute to digital plant strategy, data architecture, and historian solutions (AVEVA PI).
• Translate manufacturing needs into digital and automation solutions.
• Ensure GMP compliance and data integrity.

Skills

Pharma API experience

DeltaV Batch DCS

OT operations

DCS engineering

Batch manufacturing

MES integration

L2/L3 integration

GMP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

DeltaV Batch DCS

AVEVA PI

Job description

Employment Type: 12 Months Contract (Potential Extension; 3-Year Project)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design and delivery of pharmaceutical automation and digital plant projects.
• Work extensively with DeltaV Batch DCS and process automation systems.
• Lead data flow mapping and integrate standalone automation systems with Level 2 (L2) and Level 3 (L3) systems.
• Support MES integration and ensure accurate data collection for batch record generation.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, IT, and Automation teams.
• Contribute to digital plant strategy, data architecture, and historian solutions such as AVEVA PI.
• Translate manufacturing and operational requirements into digital and automation solutions.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, data integrity, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical API or bulk manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on experience with DeltaV Batch DCS and process automation.
• Strong background in OT operations, DCS engineering, and batch manufacturing.
• Design and implementation experience in greenfield or brownfield facility builds.
• Experience integrating automation systems with MES and L2/L3 systems.
• Understanding of GMP, regulatory requirements, and computer system validation principles.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with MES platforms and electronic batch records.
• Experience with AVEVA PI or other industrial historian systems.
• Experience with automation data integration and digital plant architecture.
• Ability to bridge process engineering, manufacturing operations, automation, and IT teams.

Pay Scale : Anticipated hourly pay range: $90/hr. – $100/hr on W2, depending on experience(DOE)

Benefits : Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.
• Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws.