Senior Process Engineer

Title: Senior Process Engineer Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Schedule: Fully on-site (8am-5pm M-F/ 1-2 Saturdays a month on call)

Employment Type: 12-month contract (intention to convert)

Pay: $75-80hr (W-2)

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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Client| Warehouse Engineering & Automation

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to support a major warehouse modernization and expansion initiative within a highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will be a key contributor to several strategic projects including warehouse automation upgrades, AGV fleet expansion, RFID integration, ASRS enhancements, and a site-wide wood pallet elimination strategy.

The engineer will work within the Warehouse Engineering group supporting a complex material handling operation responsible for delivering components to assembly and packaging lines while also managing finished goods storage and distribution. This individual will serve as a technical lead for automation-focused projects and play a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted warehouse operations.

What You'll Be Working On

Warehouse Expansion & Automation

• Support a multi-year warehouse modernization initiative involving:
• Expansion of AGV fleet
• ASRS upgrades
• New automation installations
• Material flow optimization
• Lead automation-focused capital projects from design through implementation.
• Coordinate with vendors, including Dematic, on system upgrades and integration activities.

Wood Pallet Elimination Program

• Lead portions of a corporate initiative to eliminate wood pallets from manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Support implementation of plastic pallet systems and pallet exchange equipment.
• Evaluate material flow impacts and troubleshoot system interactions with packaging, assembly, and warehouse operations.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure operational readiness and successful deployment.

RFID & Material Tracking

• Drive RFID implementation initiatives.
• Support integration of scanners, cameras, vision systems, and material tracking technologies.
• Improve inventory visibility and warehouse efficiency through automation solutions.

Operational Support

• Troubleshoot automation issues impacting material movement and warehouse performance.
• Support CQV, testing, validation, and startup activities.
• Participate in on-call support as needed for critical warehouse operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, or related).
• 5+ years of engineering experience in industrial manufacturing, warehouse automation, logistics, or automation engineering environments.
• Experience leading engineering projects from concept through execution.
• Strong automation troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with:
• PLCs
• HMIs
• Industrial networks
• RFID systems
• Barcode scanners
• Vision systems
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Rockwell Automation PLC experience.
• AGV exposure.
• ASRS experience.
• SCADA or Ignition experience.
• SQL or data analytics experience.
• Pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated manufacturing experience.
• Material handling, logistics, warehouse automation, or distribution center experience.

Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

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