Automation Engineer Job Bloomington area,Indiana USA,Engineering

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.

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

Why join Team Simtra?

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 – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

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, as applicable. These positions are 100% onsite at the Bloomington, Indiana facility and report directly to the Sr.

Manager, Automation Engineering.

Responsibilities:

Lead various aspects of support needed in the design, development, and implementation of the site process automation and controls systems
Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC & HMI programs
Specify and configure instrumentation and controls
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 the design, assessment, selection, commissioning, validation, and implementation of systems
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

Required qualifications:

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 controls systems (including programming PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems) in pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing environments
Experience in 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 HMIs)
Knowledge of automation and controls hardware and software systems
Ability to prioritize projects and workload
Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills

Physical/safety requirements:

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% could 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

Benefits:

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