Senior Controls Engineer – Pharma Automation, Hands-On Lead

Engtal; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Local travel

On-site in Indianapolis

Job summary

Engtal in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Senior Controls / Automation Engineer to lead technically complex pharmaceutical and regulated manufacturing projects. You will own controls programs, troubleshoot, commission, and qualify systems, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Operations focus includes Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms, GMP environments, and hands-on PLC/HMI work with local project travel in the Indianapolis area.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of controls, automation, or related engineering experience.
• Strong pharmaceutical manufacturing automation experience.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Experience developing or modifying HMI applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI applications for pharmaceutical manufacturing systems.
• Work primarily with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley controls platforms, with exposure to additional automation technologies.
• Support automation projects from initial engineering and programming through installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification.
• Integrate new equipment and OEM systems into existing manufacturing environments.
• Troubleshoot PLC logic, interlocks, I/O, communications, drives, instrumentation, and related controls issues.
• Perform functional testing and support equipment qualification activities.
• Work within GMP procedures and controlled engineering processes.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, validation, maintenance, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical direction and problem-solving support during project execution.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and serve as a senior technical resource.

Skills

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC programming

HMI development

Pharma automation experience

GMP familiarity

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Customer-facing communication

Mentoring engineers

Job description

Engtal in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Senior Controls / Automation Engineer to lead technically complex pharmaceutical and regulated manufacturing projects. You will own controls programs, troubleshoot, commission, and qualify systems, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Operations focus includes Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms, GMP environments, and hands-on PLC/HMI work with local project travel in the Indianapolis area.