Pharma Automation & Controls Engineer – Commissioning (Contract)

Gilder Search Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is sourcing an Automation & Controls Engineer for a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Indiana. The role focuses on startup, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing operation of PLC-based controls, DeltaV, and BMS in a GMP-like environment.

We seek a candidate with 5+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC/BMS experience, and excellent cross-team communication. This is a multi‑year engagement supporting critical utilities with diverse vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical, Controls or related field, or equivalent.
• 5+ years in industrial automation, controls, PLCs, BMS or facility automation.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment and systems.
• Experience with Rockwell/AB, Siemens or Modicon PLCs and DeltaV is a plus.
• Familiar with environment of GMP-like regulated manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test, and support automation and control systems for manufacturing utilities.
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and system turnover activities.
• Troubleshoot PLC logic, I/O, instrumentation, alarms, interlocks, and sequences.
• Support control systems for HVAC, water, compressed air, pumps, valves, and motors.
• Assist with testing involving Rockwell/AB, Siemens, Modicon, DeltaV, and BMS.
• Ensure systems meet GMP, safety, quality, and site procedures.
• Develop and execute test scripts and functional tests.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Facilities, Validation, Quality, and Operations.

Skills

Industrial automation

Controls engineering

Troubleshooting

Field testing

Documentation

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Automation/Electrical Eng

Tools

Rockwell/AB PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Modicon PLCs

DeltaV

Johnson Controls BMS

Job description

Gilder Search Group is sourcing an Automation & Controls Engineer for a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Indiana. The role focuses on startup, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing operation of PLC-based controls, DeltaV, and BMS in a GMP-like environment.

We seek a candidate with 5+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC/BMS experience, and excellent cross-team communication. This is a multi‑year engagement supporting critical utilities with diverse vendor