Senior Engineer, Controls

About the role

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 life-changing 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.

If you thrive on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, your ideas matter here—and your impact is felt globally.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of facility Operational Technology (OT) systems, equipment, and controls projects at JHS-Spokane.
• Participate directly or provide oversight of controls engineers or controls technicians on project teams responsible for the design, acquisition, installation, and/or upgrade of critical systems and equipment used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for capital and expense projects involving controls in facility or production equipment, cost reduction, process improvement, and/or compliance.
• Provide engineering support to contract manufacturing teams, including process development, process optimization, and deviation investigations.
• Provide expert technical support of OT Controls projects, including facility and utility expansion, compliance upgrades, cost reduction, contract manufacturing, process improvements, and construction projects.
• Support, guide, and train Maintenance controls technicians in controls system troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Provide controls engineering support and guidance for contract manufacturing teams, including process development, recipe creation and maintenance, and support of related capital projects.
• Ensure knowledge of regulatory requirements for the facility and processes to maintain compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulatory agencies.
• Manage and/or participate in major capital and expense facility projects in compliance with the “Project Management Guidelines” system, including scheduling, budgeting, meeting management, teamwork, communication, and documentation.
• Work effectively with internal and external customers daily, including departments such as Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Validation, and Finance, as well as external entities like regulatory agencies, A&E firms, construction firms, vendors, and equipment manufacturers.
• Participate in achieving both short-term and long-term company objectives as defined by upper management.
• Develop detailed specifications and RFQs for use by A&E firms, contractors, or equipment manufacturers to accurately quote on projects.
• Develop and use systems of engineering documentation required by regulatory agencies and in compliance with generally accepted engineering guidelines, SOPs, or quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or similar engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of OT Controls systems engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

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

Benefits

Benefits start on day one and include:

• 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.

Schedule

Weekday Days, Full-Time, On-Site in Spokane, WA.