Automation Technical Lead

Automation Technical Lead

Simo Tech is seeking a C&Q Automation Technical Lead to support a biotechnology client in Lebanon, Indiana, U.S.A.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of automation experience, preferably within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries. This role is responsible for leading automation efforts across manufacturing operations and central utilities building.

Simo Tech is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

• Managing the integration of 70 Vendor Packaged Equipment Skids across 11 different equipment types into site automation systems, while supporting commissioning activities.
• Overseeing software installation on virtual server infrastructure.
• Deploying and configuring vendor‑specific SCADA applications onto virtual servers.
• Coordinating with IT and support teams to establish and validate network connections between PLCs, Virtual Servers, Thin Clients, OSI‑PI, Delta
  
  V, BMS, and other site systems.
• Supporting on‑site SAT with vendors and project personnel.
• Establishing, testing, and validating the Delta
  
  V interface with Allen‑Bradley PLCs.
• Executing client Operational Verification (OV) Testing.
• Implementing and managing project/site change controls resulting from SAT, OV, and commissioning activities.
• Verifying alarm handling and event management between vendor systems, site SCADA, and control systems.
• Providing troubleshooting and issue resolution support throughout installation, commissioning, and qualification phases.

• 10+ years of automation experience in the Life Sciences industry, with a focus on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or GMP‑regulated environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with PLC, SCADA, and automation hardware, including Allen Bradley Control Logix and Compact Logix, RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000, Factory Talk View SE/ME & Virtualized SCADA environments and integration within IT infrastructure.
• Exposure to various automation technologies and platforms, including Rockwell Asset Centre, Factory Talk Directory & Factory Talk Security, MS SQL Server, Vendor‑specific PLC and embedded control technologies for utilities systems.
• Working knowledge of automation industry standards, including GAMP 5 software development lifecycle methodologies & ANSI/ISA‑S88 batch control standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve automation‑related issues under pressure to meet project deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within diverse, cross‑functional, and multi‑disciplinary teams.

• Role provides a high degree of autonomy to allow the successful candidate to reach their full potential.
• Develop new skills and enhance technical ability by working with innovative technologies in a multi‑disciplined environment.
• Opportunity to work with large corporate clients on exciting capital projects.