Automation Engineer

Company Overview

Simtra Bio Pharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world‑class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering 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.

We have a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement and hold ourselves to the highest regulatory standards.

We are looking for Automation Engineers (level depends on experience) that are responsible for leading the identification, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of process automation and controls 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 where applicable. These positions are 100 % onsite at the Bloomington, Indiana facility and report directly to the Sr.

Manager, Automation Engineering.

• Lead various aspects of support needed in the design, development, and implementation of the site’s process automation and controls systems
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs
• Specify and configure instrumentation settings
• Identify and drive improvement opportunities for equipment, instruments, 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 controls systems issues, conduct root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operations
• Conduct risk assessments of automation and controls systems
• Ensure automation and controls systems meet regulatory requirements by conducting and assisting with validation activities

• BS in Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Computer Science, Systems Engineering & Design, or related field) with 2+ years of relevant experience; or HS diploma/GED with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Work experience in process automation and controls 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 with Ignition SCADA/HMI
• Knowledge of coding in Rockwell and Siemens PLCs and HMIs
• 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 walking or standing for long periods of time
• Variable travel of 0–10 % may be expected
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs overhead
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as required

• Day One Benefits:
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Time Off Program:
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave and more
• Adoption Reimbursement Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Employee Ownership Plan
• Short and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Benefits:
  • Vision Coverage
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal and more
• Onsite Campus Amenities:
  • Workout…