Automation Engineer

Simtra Bio Pharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization that partners with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre‑filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder‑filled vials and sterile crystallization.

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines—all directly injected into patients worldwide. Quality and continuous improvement are central to our culture, and we hold ourselves to the highest regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we also provide support services such as formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support, and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate, and bring life‑changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day‑to‑day work, knowing the impact we make and taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

We are looking for Automation Engineers (level depends on experience) to lead the identification, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of process automation and control systems in pharmaceutical processing, packaging, and facilities. These engineers ensure efficient, quality, functional, and compliant process automation systems and support engineering systems, capital projects, technical services, and plant support, as applicable. The position is 100% onsite at the Bloomington, Indiana facility and reports directly to the Sr.

Manager, Automation Engineering.

• Lead various aspects of support in the design, development, and implementation of the site process automation and control systems.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC & HMI programs.
• Specify and configure equipment and instrumentation for automation.
• Identify and drive improvement opportunities for equipment, instrument, and process optimization, efficiency, and cost reduction through automation technologies and lead initiatives to implement projects.
• Lead the deployment of the full system lifecycle for process automation and control systems, including design, assessment, selection, commissioning, validation, and implementation.
• Troubleshoot automation and control system issues, conduct root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operations.
• Conduct risk assessments of automation and control systems.
• Ensure automation and control systems meet regulatory requirements by conducting and assisting with validation activities.

• BS in Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Computer Science, Systems Engineering and Design, or related field) plus 2+ years of relevant experience; or HS diploma/GED and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Work experience in process automation and control systems (including programming PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems) in pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing environments.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Experience in Ignition SCADA/HMI.
• Knowledge of coding in Rockwell and Siemens PLCs and HMI systems.
• Knowledge of automation and controls hardware and software systems.
• Ability to prioritize projects and workload.
• Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills.

• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends.
• Position requires sitting for long hours, but may also involve…