Senior Automation Engineer

Title: Senior Automation Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Duration: 6 months

Visa: USC, GC

Rate: $70/Hr.

Client: Pharmaceutical Company

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee technical aspects of the project, including system integrator management, and ensure alignment with program automation standards.

Collaborate with the Automation Project Manager and Digital/MES leads to deliver integrated automation and digital solutions on schedule and budget.

Provide technical leadership to area leads, ensuring consistency, compliance, and adherence to applicable standards in automation deliverables.

Participate in design reviews (e.g., P&ID, control strategies) and define software components for modification or creation.

Review, approve, and support development of functional requirements, specifications, parameters, recipes, and testing strategies.

Address technical queries, track post-acceptance issues, and identify/remediate process control software risks.

Plan and implement software testing strategies and risk mitigation measures for technical challenges.

Ensure compliance with GMPs, regulatory standards, computer system validation, and training requirements.

Maintain strong communication with the project manager, reporting progress, issues, and needs.

Leverage extensive experience in pharmaceutical automation to ensure successful project execution.

Role Requirements

Education : BS in Engineering or equivalent experience.

10+ years of automation experience in the pharmaceutical industry (preferably API/bulk manufacturing).

Expertise in large pharmaceutical automation projects/programs.

7+ years' experience with DeltaV Batch DCS; experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs preferred.

Previous experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing projects or sites.

Strong teamwork and communication abilities for both technical and non-technical audiences.

In-depth knowledge of GMPs, regulatory requirements, and computer system validation principles.

Proven ability to manage risks, lead teams, and ensure project compliance.