Senior Engineer, Controls

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

FSA/HSA

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC in Spokane, WA seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to oversee OT equipment controls, drive capital projects, and ensure regulatory compliance across manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, QA, Manufacturing, Validation, and external partners, delivering technical leadership, documentation, and process improvements for sterile pharmaceutical production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or similar field.
• 10+ years of OT Controls systems engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall technical oversight for JHS-Spokane OT equipment controls systems.
• Provides expert technical support of OT Controls projects including facility and utility expansion, compliance upgrades, and process improvements.
• Participates in support, guidance, and training for Maintenance controls technicians to include troubleshooting and repairs.
• Provides controls engineering support for contract manufacturing teams including process development and recipe maintenance.
• Ensures regulatory compliance for the facility and processes across local, state, federal, and international agencies.
• Manages major capital and expense projects following Project Management Guidelines.
• Interacts with internal/external customers including regulators, vendors, and contractors.
• Develops detailed specifications and RFQs for quotes from A&E firms, contractors, or equipment manufacturers.
• Develops and maintains engineering documentation per regulatory standards.

Skills

OT Controls systems engineering

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Systems documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC hardware

RSLogix

FactoryTalk Studio

Wonderware Intouch

InSQL Historian

ArchestrA IDE

GE Proficy

TCP/IP Networking

Microsoft SQL Server

Rockwell Logix Programmer

Job description

Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - And Build What's Next

As Spokane's Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.
We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers - This Is Your Place

If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you'll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter - and your impact is felt globally.

Why builders choose us:

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well-being shouldn't have a waiting period.
• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.
• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.

If you want to build something meaningful with a team that values your drive, skills, and ideas - you belong here.

Job Description:

The primary function of the Senior Controls Engineer is to provide technical oversight of facility Operational Technology (OT) systems, equipment, and controls projects at JHS-Spokane. The position may participate directly or provide oversight of controls engineers or controls technicians on project teams which are responsible for the design, acquisition, installation, and/or upgrade of critical systems and equipment used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. The Senior Controls Engineer assumes responsibility and accountability for capital and expense projects involving controls in facility or production equipment, cost reduction, process improvement, and/or compliance. In addition, the Senior Controls Engineer will provide engineering support to contract manufacturing teams to include process development, process optimization, and deviation investigations.

1. Provides overall technical oversight for JHS-Spokane OT equipment controls systems.
2. Provides expert technical support of OT Controls projects including facility and utility expansion, compliance upgrades, cost reduction, contract manufacturing, process improvements, construction projects, etc.
3. Participates in support, guidance, and training for Maintenance controls technicians to include controls system troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs.
4. Provides controls engineering support and guidance for contract manufacturing teams to include process development, recipe creation and maintenance, and support of related capital projects.
5. Is responsible for knowledge of regulatory requirements for the facility and processes to ensure compliance to local, state, federal and international regulatory agencies.
6. Manages and/or participates in major capital and expense facility projects in a manner that is compliant with the "Project Management Guidelines" system. This system includes methods for scheduling, budgeting, meeting management, teamwork, communication, and documentation of a multi-departmental project team.
7. Must work effectively with various internal and external customers on a daily basis. Internal customers may include departments such as Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Validation, Finance, etc. External interactions will include officials from local, state or federal regulatory agencies, A&E firms, construction firms, vendors, equipment manufacturers, etc.
8. Participates in the compliance to both short-term and long-term company objectives as defined by upper management.
9. Development of detailed specifications and RFQs to be used by A&E firms, contractors or equipment manufactures to accurately quote on projects being pursued by the company.
10. Responsible for developing and using systems of engineering documentation required by regulatory agencies and in compliance with generally accepted engineering guidelines, SOPs, or quality standards.

Required:

• Bachelors of Science; Major: Computer Science or Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or similar engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of OT Controls systems engineering

Preferred:

• Experience in a Pharmaceutical or other Regulated Industry
• Allen-Bradley Controls system Hardware; PLC, PanelView HMIs, and Servo Drives.
• Allen-Bradley Controls Software: RSLogix, FactoryTalk Studio
• Wonderware Intouch, InSQL Historian, Archestra IDE and DA Servers
• GE Proficy software packages; Fix32, iFix, and Proficy Historian
• TCP/IP Networking
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Rockwell Logix Programmer

Working Environment:

• Work in classified/aseptic areas.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. unassisted.

Location: Spokane, WA - On Site, Full- -Time

Shift: Weekday Days

Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One - Because Your Well Being Matters

Hiring Wage: $103,050 - 164,900 + 10% annual bonus, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don't believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.

Starting on your first day, you receive:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Unlock Your Potential

We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society.

Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.