Sr. Principal Automation Engineer - GQR : Job Details

Sr. Principal Automation Engineer

GQR

Job Location : Bloomington,IN, USA

Posted on : 2025-07-26T01:28:38Z

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Title: Sr. Principal Automation Engineer

Location: On-site 5 days a week in Bloomington, IN.

Status: Full-time direct hire with benefits starting day 1!

This role requires at least 15 years of Automation experience within a pharma and/or manufacturing environment.

Overview:

The Senior Principal Automation Engineer will oversee the identification, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of automation systems across pharmaceutical processing, packaging, and facility operations. This role is responsible for ensuring that all process automation systems are efficient, high-quality, fully functional, and compliant. Additionally, the Senior Principal Automation Engineer will provide support for engineering systems, capital projects, technical services, and plant operations as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead aspects of support needed in the design, development, and implementation of the site process automation and controls systems
  • Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC & HMI programs
  • Identify and drive improvement opportunities for equipment, instrument, and process optimization, efficiency, and cost reduction through automation technologies and lead initiatives to implement projects
  • Lead the deployment of the full system lifecycle for process automation and control systems including the design, assessment, selection, commissioning, validation, and implementation of systems
  • Troubleshoot automation and controls systems issues, conduct root causes analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operations

Required Skills:

  • BS in Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Computer Science, Systems Engineering and Design, or related field)
  • 15+ years of work experience in process automation and controls systems (including experience in programming of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems) in pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
  • Experience in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Experience in Ignition SCADA/HMI
  • Knowledge of coding in Rockwell and Siemens (PLCs and HMIs)
Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionProduct Management, Manufacturing, and Engineering
  • IndustriesBiotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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