What are the responsibilities and job description for the Control Engineer position at Cognify Global?
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.
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
Why Join?
• 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
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000