Controls Engineer

Control Systems Software Engineer

Location:

North America (mostly Indiana)

Employment Type:

Direct Hire
Pay: $40–45/hr + OT after 45 hours
Travel: ~30% domestic

We are seeking a Control Systems Software Engineer to provide programming and commissioning support for equipment across North America. This role focuses on software aspects including Siemens & Rockwell PLC/HMI, PCs, and controls software.

Bonus:
Pharma experience and knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

• Develop software per project specifications
• Participate in SAT, IQ/OQ, and PQ for new installations
• Support Radiopharma, Pharma, and Cell & Gene Therapy (ATMP) projects
• Draft and maintain project documentation
• Monitor project objectives and team performance
• Contribute to network architecture and component selection
• Conduct testing, FAT, and on-site commissioning

• Verify job-critical issues and project timelines
• Solve technical problems and request resources as needed
• Ensure product compliance with internal and international standards
• Assist colleagues in documentation and regulatory compliance
• Other duties as assigned

• Follow all HSE procedures
• Use proper PPE and report unsafe conditions
• Participate in HSE training and incident investigations

• Shielded hot cells, automation systems, synthesis/dispensing modules
• LAF shielded isolators, sterilization systems

• Aseptic filling of liquid/powder APIs
• Potent API processing isolators (PAPI)
• Automated combination product filling systems

• Modular cell culture isolators (MCCI)
• Flexy Cult incubation systems, Value Cell Fill systems

• Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary in Automation, Computer Science, Electrical, or Electronics
• 3+ years in controls engineering software
• PLC knowledge:
  Siemens (TIA Portal, Step7), Rockwell, B&R
• SCADA/HMI:
  Siemens WinCC, Movicon, Rockwell, B&R
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification processes
• Strong teamwork, time management, and project coordination
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, process-focused
• Fluent in English;
  Italian is a plus
• Proficient with Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, Power Point
• Able to travel domestically & internationally within 30 days of hire

• Stand, walk, push/pull, reach overhead, bend
• Normal vision and hearing for office/computer work
• Exposure to noise/physical hazards at customer sites