Controls Engineer
Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Noblesville, IN
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$45 Per Hour
LOCATION
Noblesville, IN
POSTED
21 days ago
Control Systems Software Engineer
Location: North America (mostly Indiana)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Pay: $40–45/hr + OT after 45 hours
Travel: ~30% domestic
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Pay: $40–45/hr + OT after 45 hours
Travel: ~30% domestic
Overview
We are seeking a Control Systems Software Engineer to provide programming and commissioning support for equipment across North America. This role focuses on software aspects including Siemens & Rockwell PLC/HMI, PCs, and controls software.
Bonus: Pharma experience and knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Software Development & Project Support
- Develop software per project specifications
- Participate in SAT, IQ/OQ, and PQ for new installations
- Support Radiopharma, Pharma, and Cell & Gene Therapy (ATMP) projects
- Draft and maintain project documentation
- Monitor project objectives and team performance
- Contribute to network architecture and component selection
- Conduct testing, FAT, and on-site commissioning
Project & Quality Management
- Verify job-critical issues and project timelines
- Solve technical problems and request resources as needed
- Ensure product compliance with internal and international standards
- Assist colleagues in documentation and regulatory compliance
- Other duties as assigned
Health, Safety & Environment
- Follow all HSE procedures
- Use proper PPE and report unsafe conditions
- Participate in HSE training and incident investigations
Projects You’ll Work On
Radiopharma
- Shielded hot cells, automation systems, synthesis/dispensing modules
- LAF shielded isolators, sterilization systems
Pharma
- Aseptic filling of liquid/powder APIs
- Potent API processing isolators (PAPI)
- Automated combination product filling systems
Cell & Gene Therapy (ATMP)
- Modular cell culture isolators (MCCI)
- FlexyCult™ incubation systems, ValueCell Fill systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary in Automation, Computer Science, Electrical, or Electronics
- 3+ years in controls engineering software
- PLC knowledge: Siemens (TIA Portal, Step7), Rockwell, B&R
- SCADA/HMI: Siemens WinCC, Movicon, Rockwell, B&R
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification processes
- Strong teamwork, time management, and project coordination
- Self-driven, detail-oriented, process-focused
- Fluent in English; Italian is a plus
- Proficient with Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Able to travel domestically & internationally within 30 days of hire
Physical Requirements
- Stand, walk, push/pull, reach overhead, bend
- Normal vision and hearing for office/computer work
- Exposure to noise/physical hazards at customer sites
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