Automation Lead – PLC DeltaV
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Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Advanced Manufacturing Tech Solutions (AMTSOL) -
A leader in Life Science Manufacturing Technology solutions we are looking for top talent to be part of the dynamic team and drive the growth of the business.
Title: Automation Area Lead DeltaV
- Location: Indiana IN (Hybrid)
- Minimum 1 week a month in Indiana during the basic/detailed design phase of the project. Full time on site during the Commissioning phase of the project
- Project based role Duration 3 years
- Budget is open
The Program Technical Office (PTO) defines and governs the overall automation philosophy standards and technical consistency across all facilities within the program.
The PTO Automation Lead PLC/DeltaV will provide technical ownership and governance for PLC-based equipment (e.g. Lyophilizers and hybrid process systems) ensuring alignment with the programs automation strategy S88 standards DeltaV architecture and GMP/CSV requirements.
This role acts as the technical bridge between OEM PLC systems System Integrators and the PTO governance framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical ownership for PLC-based systems within assigned manufacturing areas.
- Reverse engineer OEM PLC control strategies and align/integrate them into the DeltaV Batch DCS architecture.
- Define and govern S88 software structure phases recipes and control strategies.
- Develop and review Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and automation requirements.
- Ensure automation deliverables align with overall PTO standards and automation philosophy.
- Collaborate with Automation Project Managers Technical Leads Process Engineers Quality and Operations.
- Oversee and guide System Integrators on detailed design coding and testing activities.
- Support P&ID reviews control strategy reviews and system architecture alignment.
- Ensure compliance with GMP regulatory standards and CSV principles.
- Review validation deliverables including alarm rationalization system overview and testing documentation.
- Support issue tracking risk identification and remediation planning.
- Provide technical consulting and guidance within the PTO governance structure.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 810 years of automation experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing.
- Strong experience in Allen-Bradley PLC systems (5 years).
- Hands-on experience with DeltaV Batch DCS (3 years preferred).
- Experience with Lyophilizers or hybrid drug substance manufacturing systems preferred.
- Proven experience in large-scale GMP automation programs.
- Strong understanding of ISA-88 GMP regulatory requirements and Computer System Validation (CSV).
- Ability to work within a structured program governance model (PTO).
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
