Senior Controls Engineer - Automation

Indianapolis, INOnsiteFull TimeSeniorPosted 3 hours ago

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Required skills

Pharmaceutical
GMP
automation
controls
validation
DCS/PLC integration
logistics automation
commissioning
qualification
Allen-Bradley

Nice to have

Emerson DeltaV
travel

Role summary

ACE Technologies is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Controls Engineer in Indianapolis, IN. This full-time, onsite role involves designing, developing, and supporting automation and control systems within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities include programming Emerson DeltaV and Rockwell PLC platforms, supporting commissioning and validation, and collaborating with quality and operations teams. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of relevant experience, hands-on controls and automation experience in operating pharma facilities, and familiarity with structured compliance and documentation practices. Experience with SCADA systems like FactoryTalk or Ignition is required.

Senior Pharmaceutical Controls Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, IN (Primarily Onsite)

Company: ACE Technologies, LLC

Employment Type: Full-Time

About ACE Technologies

ACE Technologies is a system integrator specializing in automation, controls, and validation within Life Sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. Our team supports DCS/PLC integration, logistics automation, commissioning & qualification, and complex system implementations inside GMP-regulated facilities. We operate primarily in Indianapolis and throughout the eastern United States, partnering directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers to deliver high-quality automation solutions.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Controls Engineer to join our growing team in Indianapolis. This is a project-based, client-facing role working onsite within pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Travel may occasionally be required (e.g., Raleigh, NC), but the role is primarily local to Indianapolis.

The engineer will work alongside a strong internal technical team while interfacing directly with client stakeholders in structured, GMP-regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and support control systems within pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities
Program and configure Emerson DeltaV and/or Rockwell PLC platforms
Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
Collaborate with validation, quality, and operations teams
Review technical design documentation and test strategies
Support automated systems including ASRS, conveyors, logistics platforms, and integrated systems
Function independently as a technical SME when required
Maintain compliance within structured GMP documentation environments

Required Qualifications

Direct experience in pharmaceutical / GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
Hands-on controls and automation experience inside operating pharma facilities
Experience working alongside validation / quality teams
Strong familiarity with structured compliance and documentation practices
Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC experience (required)
Emerson DeltaV experience (strongly preferred)
SCADA experience (FactoryTalk, Ignition, etc.)
Approximately 8+ years of relevant experience
Ability to work onsite in Indianapolis pharmaceutical facilities

What We Are NOT Looking For

General manufacturing automation backgrounds without GMP exposure
Panel-only PLC programmers without pharmaceutical experience
Candidates requiring extensive training
Individuals who have only managed integrators without performing hands-on controls work

Work Authorization

ACE Technologies is focused on candidates who are already authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Green Card holders are welcome to apply.

Why Join ACE?

Primarily local role with limited travel
Exposure to complex pharmaceutical automation environments
Strong internal technical team support
Client-facing, high-impact project work
Growth opportunity within Life Sciences automation

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