Controls Engineer

Job Description

Control Systems Software Engineer

Location: North America (mostly Indiana)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Pay: $40-45/hr + OT after 45 hours
Travel: ~30% domestic

Overview

We are seeking a Control Systems Software Engineer to provide programming and commissioning support for equipment across North America. This role focuses on software aspects including Siemens & Rockwell PLC/HMI, PCs, and controls software.

Bonus: Pharma experience and knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Project Support

• Develop software per project specifications
• Participate in SAT, IQ/OQ, and PQ for new installations
• Support Radiopharma, Pharma, and Cell & Gene Therapy (ATMP) projects
• Draft and maintain project documentation
• Monitor project objectives and team performance
• Contribute to network architecture and component selection
• Conduct testing, FAT, and on-site commissioning

Project & Quality Management

• Verify job-critical issues and project timelines
• Solve technical problems and request resources as needed
• Ensure product compliance with internal and international standards
• Assist colleagues in documentation and regulatory compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Health, Safety & Environment

• Follow all HSE procedures
• Use proper PPE and report unsafe conditions
• Participate in HSE training and incident investigations

Projects You'll Work On

Radiopharma

• Shielded hot cells, automation systems, synthesis/dispensing modules
• LAF shielded isolators, sterilization systems

Pharma

• Aseptic filling of liquid/powder APIs
• Potent API processing isolators (PAPI)
• Automated combination product filling systems

Cell & Gene Therapy (ATMP)

• Modular cell culture isolators (MCCI)
• FlexyCult™ incubation systems, ValueCell Fill systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or post-secondary in Automation, Computer Science, Electrical, or Electronics
• 3+ years in controls engineering software
• PLC knowledge: Siemens (TIA Portal, Step7), Rockwell, B&R
• SCADA/HMI: Siemens WinCC, Movicon, Rockwell, B&R
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification processes
• Strong teamwork, time management, and project coordination
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, process-focused
• Fluent in English; Italian is a plus
• Proficient with Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Able to travel domestically & internationally within 30 days of hire

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, push/pull, reach overhead, bend
• Normal vision and hearing for office/computer work
• Exposure to noise/physical hazards at customer sites

Meet Your Recruiter

Liz Galvan

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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