Engineer III, Controls

Jubilant Pharma Limited; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

FSA/HSA

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC in Spokane, WA seeks an experienced Controls Engineer III to support OT systems, equipment, and controls projects across pharmaceutical manufacturing. You may lead teams or guide engineers on design, installation, and upgrades for critical systems used in drug production.

The role focuses on regulatory compliance, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with contract manufacturing teams, aiming to reduce costs and drive quality across capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline.
• 7+ years OT controls systems engineering experience.
• Experience in a regulated/pharma environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley software and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance for JHS-Spokane OT equipment controls systems.
• Support OT Controls projects including facility expansion and upgrades.
• Train maintenance controls technicians in troubleshooting and repairs.
• Support contract manufacturing teams with process development and optimization.
• Ensure regulatory compliance knowledge for local, state, and federal agencies.
• Lead and participate in multi-department capital/expense projects per PM guidelines.
• Develop specifications and RFQs for external vendors.
• Maintain engineering documentation per SOPs and quality standards.

Skills

OT Controls engineering

Rockwell Logix Programmer cert

Pharma/regulatory industry exp

Allen-Bradley hardware knowledge

TCP/IP networking knowledge

MS SQL Server knowledge

Leadership without authority

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical)

Tools

RSLogix

FactoryTalk Studio

Wonderware InTouch

InSQL Historian

Archestra IDE

GE Proficy (Fix32/iFix)

Proficy Historian

Job description

Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - And Build What's Next

As Spokane's Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers - This Is Your Place

If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you'll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter - and your impact is felt globally.

Why builders choose us:

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well-being shouldn’t have a waiting period.
• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.
• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.

Job Description

The primary function of the Engineer III, Controls is to provide technical support of facility Operational Technology (OT) systems, equipment, and controls projects at JHS-Spokane. The position may participate directly or provide oversight of controls engineers or controls technicians on project teams which are responsible for the design, acquisition, installation, and/or upgrade of critical systems and equipment used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. The Controls Engineer assumes responsibility for participation and leadership in capital and expense projects involving controls in facility or production equipment, cost reduction, process improvement, and/or compliance. In addition, the Controls Engineer will provide engineering support to contract manufacturing teams to include process development, process optimization, and deviation investigations.

• Provides overall technical assistance for JHS-Spokane OT equipment controls systems.
• Provides technical support of OT Controls projects including facility and utility expansion, compliance upgrades, cost reduction, contract manufacturing, process improvements, construction projects, etc.
• Participates in support, guidance, and training for Maintenance controls technicians to include controls system troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Provides controls engineering support and guidance for contract manufacturing teams to include process development, recipe creation and maintenance, and support of related capital projects.
• Responsible for acquiring and maintaining knowledge of regulatory requirements for the facility and processes to ensure compliance to local, state, federal and international regulatory agencies.
• Manages and/or participates in major capital and expense facility projects in a manner that is compliant with the “Project Management Guidelines” system. This system includes methods for scheduling, budgeting, meeting management, teamwork, communication, and documentation of a multi-departmental project team.
• Participates in the compliance to both short-term and long-term company objectives as defined by upper management.
• Development of detailed specifications and RFQs to be used by A&E firms, contractors or equipment manufactures to accurately quote on projects being pursued by the company.
• Responsible for developing and using systems of engineering documentation required by regulatory agencies and in compliance with generally accepted engineering guidelines, SOPs, or quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science; Major: Computer Science, or Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or similar engineering discipline.
• Rockwell Logix Programmer certification desired.
• 7+ years of OT Controls systems engineering required.
• Experience in a Pharmaceutical or other Regulated Industry preferred.
• Working knowledge in Allen-Bradley Controls system Hardware; PLC, PanelView HMIs, and Servo Drives preferred.
• Working knowledge in Allen-Bradley Controls Software: RSLogix, FactoryTalk Studio preferred.
• Working knowledge in Wonderware Intouch, InSQL Historian, Archestra IDE and DA Servers preferred.
• Working knowledge in GE Proficy software packages; Fix32, iFix, and Proficy Historian preferred.
• Working knowledge in TCP/IP Networking preferred.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft SQL Server preferred.
• Working knowledge in Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk Studio suite preferred.
• Working knowledge in GAMP5 - Data Integrity preferred.
• Management of Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Communication with Internal/External customers.
• Interdepartmental conflict resolution/problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguous and complex situations, influencing outcomes, and driving a multi-disciplinary team without direct authority.

Other Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. unassisted.
• Work in classified/aseptic areas.
• Work in confined spaces.

Location: Spokane, WA - On Site, Full-Time

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One - Because Your Well Being Matters

Hiring Wage: $102,100- $136,100 annually, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don't believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.

Starting on your first day, you receive

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Our Promise: Caring, Sharing, Growing

We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society.