Area Lead Automation Engineer

Job Description

Automation Area Lead

Location: Indiana, USA (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 month renewable contract
Overview

A global leader in Life Science Manufacturing Technology Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation Area Lead to join their team. This role will support a major pharmaceutical manufacturing program, providing technical ownership of automation systems for a defined project area. The successful candidate will ensure alignment with overall program standards, automation philosophy, and user requirements.

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of one week per month on-site in Indiana during the design phases, with full-time on-site presence required during commissioning.
Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical owner for the automation scope of a specific project area.
• Define the S88 software structure and component list for the assigned area.
• Develop and refine Functional Design Specifications (FDS) in collaboration with system integrators.
• Participate in P&ID and control strategy reviews to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Ensure automation solutions meet project standards, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Technical Lead, Automation Project Manager, and System Integrator.
• Maintain consistency and compliance across all automation deliverables, including requirements, FDS, control strategies, and recipes.
• Support software definition, testing, issue tracking, and remediation activities.
• Contribute to risk analysis and mitigation planning for technical challenges.
• Ensure all work complies with GMP and relevant regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 8 years of automation experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in API or bulk manufacturing.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with DeltaV Batch DCS.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale pharmaceutical automation projects.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs is a plus.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• In-depth understanding of GMP, regulatory compliance, and computer system validation (CSV) principles.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a large-scale life sciences program. If you are an experienced Automation Engineer with a passion for innovation and excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.