OT Automation Engineer

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Vakula Tech Inc. in Indiana is seeking an experienced OT Automation Engineer to support automation, controls, and manufacturing technology projects in a regulated medical device environment.

The role involves working with PLCs, HMIs, automation systems, equipment validation, and system upgrades while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable and compliant operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PLCs/HMIs, and a background in regulated manufacturing,

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Automation, Controls, or OT Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation systems.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of automation testing, validation, and commissioning activities.
• Experience supporting automation upgrades, migrations, or implementation projects.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess PLCs, HMIs, and automation-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Support automation system upgrades, deployments, and remediation activities.
• Review automation documentation and identify technical or documentation gaps.
• Coordinate testing, validation, and qualification activities (UAT, IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, IT/OT, and equipment vendors.
• Document project activities and ensure automation systems remain compliant.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI systems

Automation engineering

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation/Computer Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

PLC

HMI

Job description

Hi,

My name is Sravani Dasari, from Vakula Tech Inc.

We are hiring talented professionals for an OT Automation Engineer position.

The detailed job description is as follows.

Position: OT Automation Engineer

Location: Indiana

Duration: Long Term

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced OT Automation Engineer to support automation, controls, and manufacturing technology projects in a regulated medical device environment. The role involves working with PLCs, HMIs, automation systems, equipment validation, and system upgrades while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable and compliant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess PLCs, HMIs, and automation-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Support automation system upgrades, deployments, and remediation activities.
• Review automation documentation and identify technical or documentation gaps.
• Coordinate testing, validation, and qualification activities (UAT, IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, IT/OT, and equipment vendors.
• Document project activities and ensure automation systems remain compliant.

Required Qualifications

• 5 10 years of experience in Automation, Controls, or OT Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation systems.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of automation testing, validation, and commissioning activities.
• Experience supporting automation upgrades, migrations, or implementation projects.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field is preferred.

Thank you,

Sravani Dasari

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Vakula Tech Inc.

Email: [e-mail]

Piscataway, New Jersey 08854

Website: www.vakulatech.com