Consultant Automation Engineer - Project Area Lead

As a Consultant Automation Engineer - Project Area Lead, you’ll drive transformative automation projects, setting the technical vision and strategy to enhance efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and achieve operational excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with industry leaders, shaping advanced automation solutions within the pharmaceutical sector. At PACIV, you’ll join a collaborative environment that supports continuous learning, career growth, and the freedom to innovate in an industry that is redefining the future of manufacturing and compliance standards.

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in automation project management and drive meaningful change, the Project Area Lead position at PACIV is where your expertise meets the opportunity. Join us and make your mark on an industry-leading team dedicated to innovation and excellence!

About PACIV: We are a global leader in control systems integration and regulatory compliance engineering. For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of innovation and operational excellence for clients in Biopharma, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Food & Beverage, and Water/Wastewater industries. For more information, check out our website at www.paciv.com.

Position Location: Lebanon, Indiana

Initially, the role is expected to be hybrid with escalating onsite requirements as the project progresses:

· Remote: 2024, 2025

· Hybrid: 2026

· On-Site: 2027

Travel: Up to 20% of the time to various suppliers, collaborators, and client sites outside of Indianapolis

About the Role: PACIV is seeking a Consultant Automation Engineer - Project Area Lead to take responsibility for the control system solution within a defined area of a large-scale pharmaceutical project. In this role, you’ll ensure that all automation deliverables are aligned with the program’s overall automation philosophy, standards, and user requirements. You’ll lead the software development process, work closely with system integrators, and contribute to the successful execution of automation solutions within your area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automation Oversight: Lead process automation software development and ensure consistency of deliverables, including functional specifications, control strategies, and recipes.
• System Integration Collaboration: Work with system integrators to create functional specifications, assist in defining DeltaV software components, and support the preparation of Parameter and Recipe Specification documents.
• Testing & Validation: Witness and verify Software Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) by system integrators, support test case preparation, and resolve issues identified during testing.
• Risk & Issue Management: Track issues in the issue tracker, identify technical risks, and plan effective responses.
• Documentation & Communication: Document functional requirements and communicate progress, issues, and requirements to the Project Technical Lead.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop functional requirements, provide guidance to system integrators, and ensure alignment with program standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 8+ years in pharmaceutical automation, preferably in API/bulk manufacturing, with project experience including:
  • Deriving S88 physical models from P&IDs.
  • Deriving software control strategies from PFDs and process documentation.
  • Exposure to DeltaV DCS implementation.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of GMPs, regulatory requirements, and computer system validation principles.
• Communication & Teamwork: Exceptional teamwork abilities with excellent communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Compensation:

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package, which includes:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation, sick, and company holidays.
• PTO is earned on an accrual basis throughout the calendar year.
•  Health Insurance:  PACIV pays 90% of the premium for the health insurance plan. Monthly contributions are made by PACIV and are distributed through an HSA (Health Savings Account).
• $25,000 Basic Life Insurance Plan for all full-time employees, with additional plan options offered at the employee’s cost.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Project Performance Bonuses (for qualified projects and employees).

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