Digital Plant Engineer - Pharma Automation & Data (Hybrid)

Pinnaql, Inc.; Lebanon (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnaql, Inc. seeks a Digital Plant Engineer to embed with project automation teams, ensuring digital solutions align with GMP-driven manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements.

The role spans process control, automation-MES integration, historian delivery, PAT platform oversight, digital use case scoping, and data integrity compliance, with hybrid US-based work and periodic Indiana on-site visits.

Qualifications

• Strong automation and OT operations background (DCS engineering, batch manufacturing).
• Ability to translate process and operational needs into digital requirements.
• Bridges silos between process engineering, operations, IT, and automation teams.
• 7+ years’ experience in API/bulk manufacturing Pharmaceutical Industry.

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.

Skills

Automation

OT operations

DCS engineering

Batch manufacturing

GMP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data integration

Tools

Aveva PI

DeltaV Batch DCS

MES systems

Job description

Pinnaql, Inc. seeks a Digital Plant Engineer to embed with project automation teams, ensuring digital solutions align with GMP-driven manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements.

The role spans process control, automation-MES integration, historian delivery, PAT platform oversight, digital use case scoping, and data integrity compliance, with hybrid US-based work and periodic Indiana on-site visits.