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Senior Control Engineer

Cognify Global
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026

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 : $130,000 - $150,000

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