Automation Engineer

Curium is the world’s largest nuclear medicine company with more than a century of industry experience. We develop, manufacture and distribute world-class radiopharmaceutical products to help patients around the globe. Our proven heritage combined with a pioneering approach are the hallmarks to deliver innovation, excellence and unparalleled service.

With manufacturing facilities across Europe and the United States, Curium delivers SPECT, PET and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical solutions for life‑treating diseases to over 14 million patients annually. The name ‘Curium’ honors the legacy of pioneering radioactive researchers Marie and Pierre Curie, after whom the radioactive element curium was named and emphasizes our focus on nuclear medicine. The tagline ‘Life Forward’ represents our commitment to securing a brighter future for all those we serve:
An enhanced quality of care for our patients. A trusted partner to our customers. A supportive employer to our valued team.

The Automation Engineer will be a key contributor in a dynamic manufacturing organization at the Noblesville, Indiana facility. The role will design, support, and upgrade both existing and new manufacturing processes of Curium’s radiopharmaceutical therapeutic sterile drug products. The Automation Engineer will work collaboratively in a cross‑functional organization with Operations, Project Management, Quality Assurance, and EHS. This role provides technical discipline and leadership required to develop and implement reliable and compliant equipment and processes.

Responsible for independently addressing control system upgrades and improvements through process improvements and via the use of capital project execution. Performs electrical/controls design changes; design, build and install upgrades via capital project execution. Consults vendors, equipment experts, and industry standards to formulate, design and install equipment upgrades.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Hours could be adjusted. This position supports production in a manufacturing facility and could require holidays, weekends, and overtime.

• Independently perform controls implementation and capital project execution in accordance with applicable engineering standards.
• Maintain existing automation and computer systems through preventive maintenance, repairs, expansion, system and user administration, and improvements.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing such as: installation of upgrades, new equipment installation, and assist in equipment troubleshooting.
• Provides technical discipline and leadership to implementation and maintenance of process control systems.
• Ensure a safe and quality working environment through training, awareness, and compliance to safety guidelines and SOP’s.
• Provide engineering support to return equipment to service.
• Support department and site capital budget development through risk‑based identification of system upgrades, service plans, etc.
• Conduct field inspections during implementation and installation of automation hardware, wiring, and systems.
• Must maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (i.e. FDA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.).

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field required.
• 3 or more years of relevant experience supporting manufacturing automations systems required, preferably in a FDA or regulated environment.
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC’s, Allen Bradley HMI’s, Staubli Robotics, Motor Controls, Cognex Vision Systems, and sensors in industrial and production applications.
• Experienced in fully testing, commissioning, debugging, and error‑proofing PLC and HMI applications.
• Well‑developed understanding of process control, process automation and instrumentation.
• Experience fielding support calls from manufacturing to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Experience leading formal Root Cause Analysis and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Ability to remain flexible to accommodate for changes in scope and direction.
• Experience interfacing with internal stakeholders and external vendors to determine…