Senior Controls Engineer - Automation
Ace Technologies, LLC.
Summary
We are seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Controls Engineer to join our growing team in Indianapolis. This is a project-based, client-facing role working onsite within pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Travel may occasionally be required (e.g., Raleigh, NC), but the role is primarily local to Indianapolis.
Job description
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Controls Engineer to join our growing team in Indianapolis. This is a project-based, client-facing role working onsite within pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Travel may occasionally be required (e.g., Raleigh, NC), but the role is primarily local to Indianapolis.
The engineer will work alongside a strong internal technical team while interfacing directly with client stakeholders in structured, GMP-regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and support control systems within pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities
- Program and configure Emerson DeltaV and/or Rockwell PLC platforms
- Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
- Collaborate with validation, quality, and operations teams
- Review technical design documentation and test strategies
- Support automated systems including ASRS, conveyors, logistics platforms, and integrated systems
- Function independently as a technical SME when required
- Maintain compliance within structured GMP documentation environments
Required Qualifications
- Direct experience in pharmaceutical / GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
- Hands-on controls and automation experience inside operating pharma facilities
- Experience working alongside validation / quality teams
- Strong familiarity with structured compliance and documentation practices
- Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC experience (required)
- Emerson DeltaV experience (strongly preferred)
- SCADA experience (FactoryTalk, Ignition, etc.)
- Approximately 8+ years of relevant experience
- Ability to work onsite in Indianapolis pharmaceutical facilities
Requirements
- Direct experience in pharmaceutical / GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
- Hands-on controls and automation experience inside operating pharma facilities
- Experience working alongside validation / quality teams
- Strong familiarity with structured compliance and documentation practices
- Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC experience
- Emerson DeltaV experience (strongly preferred)
- SCADA experience (FactoryTalk, Ignition, etc.)
- Approximately 8+ years of relevant experience
- Ability to work onsite in Indianapolis pharmaceutical facilities
- Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
Benefits
- Limited Travel
- Strong Internal Technical Team
- Client-Facing Project Work
- Growth Opportunity
Company overview
ACE Technologies, LLC is a specialized engineering services company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, that provides comprehensive system integration, commissioning, and validation solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The company focuses on helping life sciences clients design, automate, and qualify manufacturing facilities of the future, combining technical precision with regulatory compliance expertise. ACE Technologies offers turnkey automation and electrical design services, flexible staffing solutions, and digital validation capabilities across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and water treatment systems. Their team brings extensive experience in PLC, DCS, DeltaV, and other control systems, delivering projects that accelerate facility development while ensuring adherence to strict quality standards. The company serves as a critical partner for pharmaceutical manufacturers seeking to optimize production processes, enhance operational efficiency, and maintain regulatory confidence in their manufacturing operations.