Job Title: Controls Software Engineer

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Controls Software Engineer within the pharmaceutical industry. This company is one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in Columbus, Ohio, providing over 750 high-quality generic, specialty, and branded pharmaceutical products to hospitals, physicians, and pharmacists across North America, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Develop technological ideas and guide their development into final products.
• Update and maintain complex customized software solutions, databases, and automated tools requiring coordination across multiple organizations to enhance operational and engineering efficiencies.
• Research new software technologies for automation software solutions to improve business and engineering processes.
• Analyze, compare, and select software best suited for various applications and provide highly innovative solutions.
• Lead technical computerized projects involving planning, design, specification, installation, startup, and validation of computerized automation systems and upgrades.
• Ensure site specifications, standards, and cGMP compliance expectations are met and that good engineering practices are followed.
• Run complex group projects with minimal direction - identify, propose, and champion creative solutions articulating the business value created.
• Represent the organization as the prime technical contact for software solutions and apply extensive technical expertise while demonstrating knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Facilitate functional forums for the site, regionally, and globally.
• Troubleshoot control and instrumentation systems to resolve complex equipment issues.
• Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance to maintenance for repairs, design changes, or other corrections as a result of troubleshooting or performance evaluation.
• Develop calibration, preventative maintenance, and additional procedures in support of systems and instruments installed.
• Identify continuous improvement activities for automation control and software systems throughout the site and champion solutions aligned with site and department metrics, Business Objectives, and Strategy.
• Identify areas of opportunity to improve equipment and component reliability.

Essential Skills

• Experience in developing customized automation software solutions using Inductive Automation Ignition, SQL, and server operating systems.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs in Allen-Bradley.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment experience is a plus.

Work Environment

This role is based in one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in Columbus, OH. Employees enjoy an annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential. Upon direct hire, employees receive a generous PTO bank starting with 20 days and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and various voluntary benefits.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $57.69/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $48 - $58