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Automation Controls Engineer

Frederick, CO ยท On-site

$103K - $161K/yr

... independent pharma/bioprocessing equipment. * Support on-the-floor automation/controls ... Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision to complete assigned tasks and ...

Automation Controls Engineer

Frederick, CO ยท On-site

$103K - $161K/yr

... independent pharma/bioprocessing equipment. * Support on-the-floor automation/controls ... Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision to complete assigned tasks and ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for automation director pharma in the United States is $116,607.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,500.00 and $139,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Indianapolis - Sr. Pharma Controls Engineer

Indianapolis, IN โ€ข On-site

NCW
Recruiting and Staffing Servicesย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

$92K - $122K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Sr. Pharma Controls Engineer – Indianapolis, IN
A highly experienced senior-level controls engineer with strong pharmaceutical background
Required Background:
  • Direct experience in pharmaceutical / GMP-regulated manufacturing environments 
  • Hands-on controls and automation experience inside operating pharma facilities
  • Experience working alongside validation / quality teams
  • Comfortable operating within structured documentation and compliance environments
Technical Requirements:
  • Emerson DeltaV experience strongly preferred  
  • Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC experience required 
  • SCADA such as Rockwell factoryTalk and Ignition
Experience with automated systems such as:
  • ASRS (Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems)
  • Conveyors / logistics systems
  • System integrations
  • Experience reviewing technical design documentation
  • Experience reviewing or executing test strategies
  • Ability to function independently as a technical SME when needed
Experience Level:
  • Approximately 8+ years relevant experience
  • Senior Controls / Automation Engineer level
 

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Founded in 2000 with a mission to do things differently, NCW is a team of staffing and professional recruitment specialists that deliver innovative solutions to hiring challenges. Here, our focus is on the people behind every role. We form long-standing partnerships with our clients and with the top talent in the market. We go beyond job requirements and resumes to learn the โ€œwhysโ€ and the motivations of the companies and talent we serve. Committed to service excellence, our professional recruiters and temporary staffing specialists deliver an unmatched experience and unsurpassed results with every search. Matching the right person to the role requires an exceptional understanding of the market. The recruiters of NCW bring decades of staffing and recruiting expertise to the table. We understand the challenges employers face, and we know what talented people want from their next opportunities.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Indianapolis, IN, US

Year founded

2000

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