Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Automation & Engineering
• Design, implement, and configure automation systems including PLC, HMI, and vision systems
• Modify and maintain control logic for moderately complex to advanced systems
• Troubleshoot automation and IT-centric systems to detect and resolve issues
• Support installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated processing, filling, inspection, and packaging equipment
• Validation & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory standards, and quality requirements
• Author, review, and execute commissioning, qualification, and validation documentation
• Run test scripts and document results against specifications
• Contribute to validation protocols and execute testing activities
• Maintain accurate and detailed validation and qualification records
• Support development of validation master plans and periodic reviews
• Perform impact and risk assessments
• Change Management
• Support and manage change control processes, including:
• Authoring proposed changes
• Conducting impact assessments and regression analysis
• Supporting documentation and release activities
• Operations & Support
• Provide 24/7 support for automation systems as required
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to ensure reliable operations
• Analyze process issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Collaboration & Project Execution
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and IT teams
• Lead or contribute to small project teams and manage assigned deliverables
• Communicate technical issues clearly and drive alignment across teams
• Support cybersecurity initiatives across site and network teams
• Ensure adherence to project schedules and milestones

Requirements

• 3–5 years of industrial automation experience
• Experience with SQL database creation and management
• Understanding of domain authentication and IT system integration
• Experience working with IT teams on system implementations and upgrades
• Ability to perform software installations, updates, and server upgrades
• Familiarity with Citrix environments
• Strong knowledge of GMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify control system logic and documentation
• Experience generating User Requirement Specifications (URS)
• Ability to make minor PLC and HMI modifications
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Location Requirement

Onsite role in Indianapolis, IN

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving ability
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills