Pharma Warehouse Automation Area Lead – Allen-Bradley Expert

Advanced Manufacturing Tech Solutions

Indianapolis (IN)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Advanced Manufacturing Tech Solutions is seeking a Warehouse Automation Area Lead for a pharmaceutical warehouse project in Indianapolis, IN. Hybrid work during detailed design with onsite minimum one week per month; full onsite during commissioning.

The role oversees control system solutions, aligns with standards, and collaborates with the System Integrator, Project Manager, and engineering teams to deliver validated automation on time and within budget.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or an equivalent discipline.
Minimum 8 years of automation engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
Experience delivering large pharmaceutical automation projects or programs.
Strong experience developing and reviewing functional specifications, control strategies, and automation design documentation.
Experience working with System Integrators throughout design, development, testing, commissioning, and qualification.
Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, change control, and computer system validation principles.
Strong technical leadership, coordination, risk management, and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide technical ownership of the automation and control system solution for the warehouse area.
Define the ISA-88 software structure and required automation components for the assigned area.
Develop initial functional design specifications and control system requirements.
Work with the System Integrator to finalize functional specs and control strategies.
Participate in P&ID, process control, and automation strategy reviews.
Review and approve functional requirements, specifications, control narratives, and automation deliverables.
Ensure consistency across requirements and software deliverables.
Coordinate with the System Integrator to deliver automation scope per schedule and budget.
Ensure area automation aligns with program standards and automation philosophies.
Respond to technical queries from the System Integrator and stakeholders.
Support implementation and review of the control system architecture.
Identify software gaps and remediation activities.
Collaborate on computer system validation deliverables.
Review vendor documentation for equipment and ensure incorporation into integration and validation.