Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer — Lead Automation

Roche Holding AG; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 84,900 - 157,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

Roche Diagnostics in Indianapolis is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Controls to lead continuous improvement on automated equipment and provide technical support to manufacturing teams.

You will troubleshoot, optimize, and validate processes, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with Roche standards and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes developing and validating control systems, working with cross‑functional teams, and supporting information management and cyber security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related discipline with 5 years of experience or Master’s/PhD with 2 years of experience.
• Experience troubleshooting, modifying, and developing industrial equipment controls systems (PLCs, HMIs, Motion Control).
• Strong ability to write and present technical documentation and support cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Leads development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods and processes for products and assemblies.
• Develops and improves automation and electromechanical processes; studies requirements and tests methods.
• Coordinates product releases with design and process development engineering for manufacturing.
• Assists in estimating manufacturing cost and recommends tooling, controls hardware/software, and process requirements.
• Manages multiple projects and ensures changes are validated per policies.
• Ensures product quality by designing testing methods and validating fabrication and installation processes.
• Supports strategic direction and cross‑functional collaboration across teams.

Skills

Electrical panels

PLC ladder logic

Motion controls

HMI

Vision inspection

Distributed I/O

Sensors

Equipment qualification

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

Roche Diagnostics in Indianapolis is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Controls to lead continuous improvement on automated equipment and provide technical support to manufacturing teams.

You will troubleshoot, optimize, and validate processes, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with Roche standards and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes developing and validating control systems, working with cross‑functional teams, and supporting information management and cyber security