Controls Engineer

Job Title: Contract Automation Engineer Location: Warsaw, IN – Salary: $135,000 – $145,000 (annual). Employment type: Contract. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Job function: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. Position Overview A growing pharmaceutical manufacturing site is seeking a hands‑on Contract Automation Engineer to support commissioning, equipment integration, and plant automation activities during a major facility expansion. The engineer will work closely with the site Automation Lead and cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure reliable startup, integration, and ongoing automation support for manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot, configure, and maintain Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell PLC systems Support equipment commissioning, startup, and integration activities Interface new and existing equipment with the site automation network and AVEVA PI historian Provide day‑to‑day automation support for manufacturing operations Ensure equipment is properly networked and integrated during startup and qualification Support plant systems including automation, equipment controls, and environmental monitoring systems Collaborate with manufacturing, CQV/validation, process engineering, packaging engineering, quality, and maintenance teams Assist with resolving automation issues in a regulated manufacturing environment Required Qualifications 2–3+ years of hands‑on industrial automation experience in a plant or manufacturing environment Strong working knowledge of Rockwell / Allen‑Bradley PLCs and ladder logic Experience with equipment controls, plant networks, and systems integration Proven ability to troubleshoot automation issues in a production environment Associate degree in a technical or engineering‑related field, or equivalent practical experience Preferred Qualifications Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated manufacturing environments Familiarity with change control and change management processes Experience with plant historians (AVEVA PI or similar systems) #J-18808-Ljbffr Intellectt Inc