Senior Project Engineer

Indianapolis, IN | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Client| Warehouse Engineering & Automation

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Warehouse Project 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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.