Controls Engineer III

Controls Engineer III | Indianapolis, IN | Up to $168K/yr + Benefits Cullerton Group has a new direct-hire opportunity for a Controls Engineer I II supporting one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in the Indianapolis area Our client is a leading engineering and systems integration firm providing automation, controls, validation, MES, SCADA, and process engineering services throughout North America. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of automation projects supporting manufacturing operations, process improvements, system upgrades, and capital projects within a highly regulated production environment. Responsibilities Lead the design, development, testing, and implementation of automation and control systems Develop and support PLC, HMI, DCS, SCADA, and MES applications Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing operations and project teams Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex automation and process control issues Support capital projects, system upgrades, and manufacturing improvements Participate in commissioning, startup, qualification, and validation activities Develop automation standards, documentation, and best practices Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance when needed Support customer and stakeholder communications throughout project execution Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field 5-10+ years of experience in industrial automation, process control, or manufacturing systems Strong experience with DeltaV, PLCs, HMIs, DCS, and SCADA platforms Experience with one or more of the following technologies: Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Siemens PCS7 PlantPAx iFIX Experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and process documentation Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, food & beverage, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred Strong leadership, communication, and project execution skills Additional Information Based in Indianapolis supporting multiple manufacturing sites throughout the region Travel is generally limited and typically does not exceed 25% Strong project pipeline with opportunities to support large-scale automation initiatives Relocation assistance may be considered for qualified candidates Flexible work arrangements may be available depending on project phase and business needs #J-18808-Ljbffr Cullerton Group