Pinnaql company is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.
We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethical standards for the following position:
Lab Scale Digital Plant Engineer
Job Summary
Purpose of the Role:
Digital Plant Engineers are embedded into Project Automation Teams and are responsible for understanding the product manufacturing processes and ensuring that digital solutions align with product processes, facility design and regulatory requirements. This includes integrating lab scale equipment into the overall data structure to support process decisions. The role spans process control, historian delivery, PAT platform oversight, digital use case scoping, data integrity compliance, and automation-MES integration.
The Digital Plant
Engineer will interact with the Automation Project Team, Program Technical Office (PTO), Process Engineering, Process Technical Transfer, Technical Team, and the End User.
This is a hybrid position and can be based anywhere in the United States. Candidates must be able to travel to Indiana for onsite work a minimum 2 weeks a month during the first 6 months of the assignment and a minimum of 1 week a month for the remaining project duration.
Role Responsibilities:
Join the dots between Business, Technology and Data architectures for the building
Represent the automation function in Digital Plant discussions and forums
Contribute to the Digital Strategy and Digital Plant Use Cases for the project
Contribute to Data Architecture for the project
Lead the data flow mapping activities for the project
Contribute to the delivery of the site level data infrastructure (e.g. Aveva PI, Logmate etc.)
Contribute to the overall automation philosophy for the program
Communicate progress, issues, and needs to the Automation Project Manager
Provide technical consulting and support as a member of the Project automation team
Interface with other disciplines and stakeholders to ensure the Project deliverables meet business needs
Maintain compliance with training requirements
Role Requirements:
Strong automation and OT operations background (DCS engineering, batch manufacturing)
Ability to translate process and operational needs into digital requirements
Mixed background crossing daily operations, process/automation and digital/IT. Excels at bridging functional silos between process engineering, operations, IT, and automation teams.
BS Engineering (or equivalent experience)
7+ years’ experience in API/bulk manufacturing Pharmaceutical Industry
Previous experience in the delivery of large Automation Projects in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
Previous experience with laboratory systems connectivity
Previous experience with benchtop chromatography software systems (ie. Unicorn)
Previous experience with Aveva PI preferred
Previous experience in DeltaV Batch DCS preferred
Exceptional teamwork abilities
Strong knowledge of GMP’s, regulatory requirements and computer system validation principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
At Pinnaql, people always come first. We believe that when you're empowered to do your best work, bold ideas thrive and real progress happens. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by shaping the future of healthcare and technology alongside a purpose-driven, supportive team.
Excited to build something meaningful together? We look forward to hearing from you.
Pinnaql is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.