Senior Control System Engineer

Title: Senior Control Systems Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Position Type: Full-Time/direct hire

Salary Range: $100,000 – $140,000 + Benefits (Based on experience)

Industry: Process Manufacturing (Pharmaceutical / Biotech / Food & Beverage / cGMP)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to design, program, commission, and optimize automated control systems for a manufacturing facility in Indianapolis.

Key Responsibilities

PLC/HMI & Control Systems Engineering

• Design, program, and troubleshoot complex PLC code utilizing Rockwell Automation suite ( Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000/500).
• Develop and configure intuitive HMI/SCADA interfaces ( FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Ignition, or Wonderware ) to maximize operator efficiency and process visibility.
• Configure and integrate industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet) and instrumentation (flow meters, control valves, VFDs).

Process Design & Compliance (cGMP)

• Architect control strategies for batch and continuous process loops (PID tuning, mass/volumetric flow control, thermal processing).
• Ensure all software and hardware designs comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISA-88 batch control standards, and local safety regulations.
• Author, review, and execute lifecycle documentation, including Functional Specifications (FS), User Requirement Specifications (URS), and IQ/OQ/PQ commissioning protocols .

Project Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead automation projects from initial scope and hardware selection through to final site acceptance testing (SAT).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Validation, Quality, Production, and Capital Projects).
• Provide technical mentorship and escalation support to junior automation engineers and plant maintenance technicians.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Experience: 3+ years of dedicated controls/automation engineering experience, with a proven track record in a highly regulated process industry (Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Food/Beverage, or Chemical).
• Technical Core: Expert-level proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC programming (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and the Rockwell Software ecosystem.
• Regulated Environment: Solid working knowledge of GAMP5, cGMP regulations, and validation practices.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field (equivalent hands-on experience will be considered).

Preferred:

• Experience with batch processing software (Rockwell FTBatch) or historian packages (FT Historian, OSIsoft PI).
• Familiarity with clean-in-place (CIP) systems, sterilization (SIP), or clean utility controls.
• Experience leading local systems integration projects in the Midwest area.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ($100k–$140k) matched strictly to your depth of experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Pension plan with company match.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) of 20 days plus paid holidays
• Clear pathways to technical leadership or engineering management roles.