Hybrid Life Sciences Project Controls Engineer

Cognizant; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Project Controls Engineer in Indianapolis, IN, with hybrid work options based on project needs. You will coordinate daily execution and maintain schedules for automation and system integration projects within Life Sciences manufacturing, collaborating with the Project Manager and client stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in OT/Automation, hands-on DeltaV experience, and proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project, along with GMP/C&Q familiarity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of OT/Automation/Controls Engineering within Life Sciences or Pharma manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with DeltaV or similar DCS/automation platforms.
• Experience independently developing and managing schedules for automation and system integration projects.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 or MS Project, with the ability to coordinate directly with client scheduling and controls resources.
• Working knowledge of Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) processes in GMP-regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and independently manage project schedules for automation and system integration projects, using Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Coordinate directly with client scheduling and controls resources to align on project timelines and dependencies
• Lead look-ahead, test-status, workstream, and internal coordination meetings across engineering, operations, quality, and IT/OT teams
• Track actions, risks, dependencies, and deliverables across teams to keep projects on schedule
• Support the project through its full lifecycle, from design through testing, commissioning, qualification, and startup, in alignment with GMP and C&Q requirements

Skills

OT/Automation/Controls Engineering

DeltaV

Scheduling experience

Primavera P6 / MS Project

C&Q familiarity

Education

PMP or CAPM certification

Tools

DeltaV

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Project Controls Engineer in Indianapolis, IN, with hybrid work options based on project needs. You will coordinate daily execution and maintain schedules for automation and system integration projects within Life Sciences manufacturing, collaborating with the Project Manager and client stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in OT/Automation, hands-on DeltaV experience, and proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project, along with GMP/C&Q familiarity.