Digital Process Development Engineer - Automation & Data Integration

Crystal Equation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

401K

Parental leave

Job summary

Crystal Equation Corporation in New Albany, OH is hiring a Digital Process Development Engineer — Automation & Data Integration. The role combines hands-on programming and engineering problem‑solving to support Process Development activities on the manufacturing line.

You will participate in data collection, debugging, and the development of digital tools, with guidance from PD staff in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and supporting Python applications.
• Proficiency with SQL queries and data processing workflows.
• Familiarity with PLC tags and industrial data connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Onsite support the development and implementation of digital tools for manufacturing and process development.
• Collaborate with engineering, automation and technology teams to automate verification activities.
• Manage equipment and process data and connect product and manufacturing information across its lifecycle.

Skills

Python programming

SQL queries

APIs

Data workflows

Industrial data connectivity

Databricks / cloud data

Version control

Software testing

Job description

Digital Process Development Engineer — Automation & Data Integration Onsite Support

Onsite Support the development and implementation of digital tools for manufacturing and process development. Work with engineering, automation, and technology teams to automate verification activities, manage equipment and process data, improve access to technical information, and connect product and manufacturing information throughout its lifecycle. This role combines hands-on programming and engineering problem-solving with direct support of Process Development activities on the manufacturing line. The engineer will participate in equipment and process characterization, engineering runs, troubleshooting, data collection, and other line-based studies under the guidance of experienced PD staff. This hands-on experience will build practical knowledge of equipment and process behavior and inform the development of useful, reliable digital tools. The engineer will take defined engineering needs through requirements development, implementation, testing, documentation, and handover, with guidance from the Process Development lead and collaboration with technical specialists in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience

• Practical experience developing and supporting Python applications, SQL queries, APIs, and data processing workflows.
• Familiarity with PLC tags, industrial data connectivity, and manufacturing historians.
• Experience with data platforms such as Databricks, cloud data services, or dashboard and visualization tools.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management, engineering configuration management, or requirements traceability.
• Experience applying AI tools to technical information retrieval, workflow automation, or engineering analysis, with appropriate testing and human review.
• Working knowledge of version control, debugging, software testing, and change management.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to CAD, engineering simulation, or digital twin applications is beneficial.
• Candidates are not expected to have experience with every technology listed.
• Strong engineering judgment, hands-on development skills, and the ability to learn unfamiliar systems are essential.

Pay range is $30 - $35 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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