Automation Engineer
Senior Automation Engineer
Overview
A growing organization is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer with a strong background in IT-integrated automation systems. This role focuses on troubleshooting, system design, validation, and supporting complex manufacturing and process environments.
The ideal candidate will have experience across automation, validation, and IT systems, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
Automation & Engineering
- Design, implement, and configure automation systems including PLC, HMI, and vision systems
- Modify and maintain control logic for moderately complex to advanced systems
- Troubleshoot automation and IT-centric systems to detect and resolve issues
- Support installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated processing, filling, inspection, and packaging equipment
Validation & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory standards, and quality requirements
- Author, review, and execute commissioning, qualification, and validation documentation
- Run test scripts and document results against specifications
- Contribute to validation protocols and execute testing activities
- Maintain accurate and detailed validation and qualification records
- Support development of validation master plans and periodic reviews
- Perform impact and risk assessments
Change Management
- Support and manage change control processes, including:
- Authoring proposed changes
- Conducting impact assessments and regression analysis
- Supporting documentation and release activities
Operations & Support
- Provide 24/7 support for automation systems as required
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance to ensure reliable operations
- Analyze process issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Collaboration & Project Execution
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and IT teams
- Lead or contribute to small project teams and manage assigned deliverables
- Communicate technical issues clearly and drive alignment across teams
- Support cybersecurity initiatives across site and network teams
- Ensure adherence to project schedules and milestones
Requirements
- 3-5 years of industrial automation experience
- Experience with SQL database creation and management
- Understanding of domain authentication and IT system integration
- Experience working with IT teams on system implementations and upgrades
- Ability to perform software installations, updates, and server upgrades
- Familiarity with Citrix environments
- Strong knowledge of GMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Ability to read, interpret, and modify control system logic and documentation
- Experience generating User Requirement Specifications (URS)
- Ability to make minor PLC and HMI modifications
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Location Requirement: Onsite role in Indianapolis, IN
Key Skills
- Strong analytical and technical problem-solving ability
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
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