Sr. Manufacturing Engineer -Controls

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Roche Diagnostics in Indianapolis is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Controls to lead manufacturing methods, automate processes, and support validation and continuous improvement of automated equipment.

You will mentor cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with Roche standards and regulatory requirements. The role focuses on troubleshooting, optimizing equipment controls, and collaborating with maintenance, production, and engineering to deliver high-quality diagnostics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related discipline with 5 years relevant experience.
• Master’s of Engineering/PhD with 2 years relevant experience.
• Experience troubleshooting, modifying, and developing industrial equipment controls systems (PLCs, HMIs, Motion Control).

Responsibilities

• Leads development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, procedures and processes.
• Develops and improves automation and electromechanical processes.
• Interfaces with design and process development engineering to coordinate release of new products.

Skills

Electrical panels

PLC ladder logic

Motion controls

HMI

Vision inspection

Distributed I/O

Sensors

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

RSLogix/Studio 5000

Allen-Bradley PLCs

FactoryTalk View SE/ME

Cognex Insight Explorer

Profibus/Ethernet IP

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Doing now what patients need next. Near Patient Care is committed to helping people with diabetes everywhere in the world think less about their daily diabetes routine, so they can get true relief, day and night. We offer a broad portfolio of solutions for both people with diabetes and their professionals - from blood glucose monitoring to information management to continuous glucose monitoring. Our aim is to offer innovative products, services and comprehensive solutions for convenient, efficient and effective diabetes management.

Internal Manufacturing Indianapolis

Internal Manufacturing Indianapolis is a function within Roche Diagnostics - Near Patient Care Operations, responsible for the strip manufacturing of the majority of our blood glucose monitoring portfolio for the global demand of our patients. In the future, Internal Manufacturing Indianapolis will also be responsible for sensor manufacturing for our continuous glucose monitoring portfolio.

The Opportunity

Join our Equipment Performance team at Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, as a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer -Controls. This role offers the opportunity to lead continuous improvement projects using a data-driven approach while providing technical support for our advanced automated manufacturing equipment.

You’ll troubleshoot equipment and process challenges, optimize performance and reliability, and mentor engineering, maintenance, and production team members as they develop their skills. The position also includes testing and validation activities to ensure our production processes and equipment maintain validated compliance with Roche Diagnostics standards and regulatory requirements.

Your Responsibilities

• Leads the development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, procedures and processes in the manufacture of products, components, subassemblies and final assemblies
• Develops and improves automation and electromechanical processes by studying requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; and soliciting observations from operators and maintenance technicians
• Interfaces with design and process development engineering in coordinating the release of new products to the manufacturing process.
• Helps to estimate manufacturing cost and makes recommendations for tooling, controls system hardware and software, and process requirements of new or existing production lines
• Manages multiple projects and time scopes for each project
• Ensures process changes are characterized and implemented following validation policies and procedures
• Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and system capabilities; and confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes
• Assists department leadership in setting strategic direction
• Possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of the field
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
• Provide training, guidance, and advice to lower level staff
• Support key initiatives such as information management, cyber security, and life cycle management
• Participates in the on-call rotation to provide off shift / weekend support to production, as needed

Knowledge/Skills/Attributes

This Sr. level role requires extensive hands‑on experience troubleshooting and optimizing manufacturing equipment controls systems. Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully diagnosing and resolving complex equipment challenges. Key areas of focus include, but are not limited to :

• Electrical panels and systems
• PLC ladder logic and structured text (preferably Allen Bradley PLCs using RSLogix/Studio 5000)
• Motion Controls (e.g. VFDs, servos, etc.)
• Human Machine Interface (HMI) (preferably FactoryTalk View SE/ME)
• Vision Inspection (preferably Cognex Insight Explorer)
• Distributed I/O (preferably Profibus/Ethernet IP)
• Sensors (e.g. part presence/absence, position, process monitoring, etc.)
• Comfortable modifying manufacturing equipment control system programs, configurations, and electrical systems to support continuous improvement and equipment reliability activity
• Skilled in working with vendors to identify improvement project solutions and obsolete component replacements
• Experienced in developing and executing equipment qualification requirements, testing, and documentation
• Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement improvements, qualify changes, and resolve quality/downtime issues
• Ability to analyze test data and run simulations
• Ability to write and present clear and comprehensive technical documentation
• Highly analytical mind, with exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related discipline with 5 years relevant experience or Master’s of Engineering/PhD with 2 years relevant experience
• Relevant experience must include troubleshooting, modifying, and/or developing industrial equipment controls systems (PLCs, HMIs, Motion Control, etc.)

Preferences

• Previous experience troubleshooting controls systems of high volume/speed manufacturing equipment
• Familiar with GMP in a regulated environment (Medical Device or Pharmaceutical)
• Previous training or experience in Process Improvement Methodologies (e.g. LSS, PDCA, etc.)
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Strong ability to teach and educate key stakeholders and other colleagues
• Deep commitment to cross-functional collaboration and breaking down silos to achieve the best results for the organization

Additional Information

• This is an onsite role at our Indianapolis facility located at 9115 Hague road, Indianapolis, IN 46256.
• Relocation benefits are available for this role posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Indiana is $84,900 - $157,700 Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance, as well as participation in a long-term incentive program. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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