Digital Plant Engineer

Pinnaql; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnaql is seeking a Digital Plant Engineer in the United States. You will be embedded in Project Automation Teams, translating process needs into digital requirements while ensuring regulatory alignment and robust data integrity.

The role blends process control, MES integration, and platform oversight, with travel to Indiana and flexible remote work. You will collaborate closely with Process Engineering, PTO, and the end users to deliver scalable digital solutions that support manufacturing

Qualifications

• 7+ years of API/bulk manufacturing Pharmaceutical Industry experience.
• Delivery of large automation projects in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Experience with Aveva PI, MES, and DeltaV Batch DCS preferred.
• Strong GMP/regulatory knowledge and computer system validation principles.

Responsibilities

• Bridge Business, Technology and Data architectures for the building.
• Represent the automation function in Digital Plant discussions and forums.
• Contribute to Digital Strategy and Digital Plant Use Cases for the project.
• Contribute to Data Architecture for the project and lead data flow mapping.
• Support delivery of the site-level data infrastructure (Aveva PI, Logmate, etc.).
• Contribute to overall automation philosophy for the program.
• Interface with stakeholders to ensure project deliverables meet business needs.

Skills

Automation & OT

Digital requirements

Cross-functional collaboration

Pharma API experience

Strong communication

Tools

DeltaV Batch DCS

Aveva PI

MES systems

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Pinnaql company is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethical standards for the following position:

• Digital Plant Engineer

Job Summary

Purpose of the Role

Digital Plant Engineers are embedded into Project Automation Teams and are responsible for understanding the product manufacturing processes and ensuring that digital solutions align with product processes, facility design and regulatory requirements. The role spans process control, automation-MES integration, historian delivery, PAT platform oversight, digital use case scoping, and data integrity compliance. The Digital Plant Engineer will interact with the Automation Project Team, Program Technical Office (PTO), Process Engineering, Process Technical Transfer, Technical Team, and the End User.

This is a hybrid position and can be based anywhere in the United States. Candidates must be able to travel to Indiana for onsite work a minimum 2 weeks a month during the first 6 months of the assignment and a minimum of 1 week a month for the remaining project duration.

Role Responsibilities

• Join the dots between Business, Technology and Data architectures for the building
• Represent the automation function in Digital Plant discussions and forums
• Contribute to the Digital Strategy and Digital Plant Use Cases for the project
• Contribute to Data Architecture for the project
• Lead the data flow mapping activities for the project
• Contribute to the delivery of the site level data infrastructure (e.g. Aveva PI, Logmate etc.)
• Contribute to the overall automation philosophy for the program
• Communicate progress, issues, and needs to the Automation Project Manager
• Provide technical consulting and support as a member of the Project automation team
• Interface with other disciplines and stakeholders to ensure the Project deliverables meet business needs
• Maintain compliance with training requirements

Role Requirements

• Strong automation and OT operations background (DCS engineering, batch manufacturing)
• Ability to translate process and operational needs into digital requirements
• Mixed background crossing daily operations, process/automation and digital/IT. Excels at bridging functional silos between process engineering, operations, IT, and automation teams.
• 7+ years’ experience in API/bulk manufacturing Pharmaceutical Industry
• Previous experience in the delivery of large Automation Projects in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Previous experience in DeltaV Batch DCS preferred
• Previous experience with MES systems preferred
• Previous experience with Aveva PI preferred
• Exceptional teamwork abilities
• Strong knowledge of GMP’s, regulatory requirements and computer system validation principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences

At Pinnaql, people always come first. We believe that when you're empowered to do your best work, bold ideas thrive and real progress happens. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by shaping the future of healthcare and technology alongside a purpose-driven, supportive team.

Pinnaql is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.