We are looking for a hands-on Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer to join our Indianapolis, IN team, to support startup, commissioning, qualification, and troubleshooting activities within regulated manufacturing environments.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working directly with manufacturing systems, solving automation challenges on the plant floor, and supporting the deployment of modern Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT technologies.
You will work with Siemens PLC and HMI platforms, packaged equipment skids, edge technologies, and manufacturing data systems, helping bring new systems online while ensuring compliance, data integrity, and operational readiness.
What You Will Do
Provide on-site startup and commissioning support for industrial automation systems
Troubleshoot Siemens PLC and HMI applications in live manufacturing environments
Support Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) activities, including platform qualification, security testing, and data access validation
Validate MQTT data flows and edge device integrations
Support the integration of packaged equipment skids into larger manufacturing systems
Collaborate with OEMs, equipment vendors, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues
Create and maintain documentation supporting regulated manufacturing environments and audit readiness
Contribute to Industry 4.0 and Unified Namespace architecture initiatives
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline
4+ years of automation engineering experience within manufacturing environments
Hands-on experience with Siemens PLC and HMI systems
Experience supporting startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system integration activities
Familiarity with validation concepts, C&Q documentation, and regulated manufacturing environments
Working knowledge of MQTT, Industrial IoT, edge devices, or related technologies
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Rockwell Automation or mixed-platform environments
Experience integrating packaged equipment skids
Experience within life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated manufacturing industries
Exposure to Industry 4.0 technologies or Unified Namespace architecture
Why Join PACIV? PACIV (Process Automation, Controls, Instrumentation & Validation) delivers automation and engineering solutions that help manufacturers operate safely, efficiently, and compliantly.
Stable, established 30-year old engineering services organization
Working directly with advanced automation and digital manufacturing technologies
Supporting projects that have a measurable impact on manufacturing operations
Collaborating with experienced automation, controls, and validation professionals
Having the opportunity to influence technical outcomes and solve complex engineering challenges
Joining a stable and growing engineering services organization
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company-paid holidays
Medical coverage with PACIV paying 90% of the premium
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
401(k) with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting
Additional Information
Direct employment only; C2C and 1099 arrangements are not considered
PACIV does not partner with external recruiting agencies
PACIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. #LI-DNI