Sr. Automation Engineer - Utilities

Automation Engineer – Utilities

Location: Indiana, USA (Relocation support available)

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology

Full-time | On-site | Long-term opportunity

About the Opportunity

A global pharmaceutical company is expanding its U.S. operations and is investing in new high-capacity manufacturing infrastructure to support its pipeline of medicines. As part of this growth, we’re hiring an Automation Engineer – Utilities to join a cross-functional engineering team focused on automation system design, integration, and long-term support for plant and clean utility systems.

This position offers the chance to work on a large-scale, highly regulated manufacturing project from early phases through to operations, with clear long-term potential for growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation systems for utility equipment such as chillers, HVAC, air compressors, solvent recovery, purified water generation, and wastewater treatment
• Support integration with DCS/SCADA platforms (e.g., DeltaV, Rockwell, OSI PI)
• Lead troubleshooting of system alarms, instrumentation failures, and event investigations
• Support automated monitoring, data capture, and reporting for utility performance
• Collaborate with engineering, facilities, and automation stakeholders during project execution and ongoing operations
• Contribute to the development of GMP documentation (SOPs, protocols, change controls)
• Participate in vendor coordination, system FAT/SAT, and commissioning

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, or similar)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automation or process control
• Experience working with DeltaV, Rockwell, or other automation systems in a manufacturing setting
• Prior involvement with clean or plant utility systems:
• Purified water / WFI
• HVAC / chillers / BMS
• Wastewater treatment
• Solvent recovery or cryogenic systems
• Understanding of GMP / cGMP standards and FDA-regulated manufacturing
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Full relocation support (if required)
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) / pension
• Opportunity to work on a high-impact manufacturing project from design through operations
• Long-term development and advancement with a global healthcare leader

Please reach out to Martin Wenzel if you're interested in learning more: martin.wenzel@meetlifesciences.com