Digital Plant Engineer

Title: Digital Plant Engineer Location: Lebanon, IN (Hybrid) Our client is seeking an experienced Digital Plant Engineer to support the design and implementation of cutting-edge digital systems at a new state-of-the-art drug development and manufacturing site. This role is highly collaborative and will play a key role in shaping both the manufacturing system architecture and the data infrastructure for the facility. Travel: Must be able to travel to Indiana First 6 months: minimum 2 weeks per month on-site Remaining duration: minimum 1 week per month Key Responsibilities: • Bridge business, technology, and data architecture needs across the project • Represent the automation function in Digital Plant strategy discussions • Contribute to the development of the overall Digital Strategy for the project • Lead and support the data flow mapping and data architecture design • Assist in building site-level data infrastructure (e.g., Aveva PI, Logmate) • Support the definition and implementation of automation philosophies • Develop Digital Plant use cases and integration strategies • Provide technical expertise and consulting on automation and data systems • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project deliverables • Communicate progress, challenges, and resource needs to the Automation Project Manager • Ensure compliance with training, GMPs, and validation requirements Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience) • 7+ years of experience in data strategy/architecture within API or bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing • Strong background in automation systems in pharma manufacturing (API preferred) • Proven experience delivering large-scale automation projects in the pharma sector • Experience with DeltaV Batch DCS (highly preferred) • Experience with MES systems (preferred) • Working knowledge of Aveva PI (preferred) • Deep understanding of lab operations and data flows between lab instruments, control systems, and enterprise platforms • Strong grasp of GMPs, regulatory expectations, and CSV principles • Excellent communication skills — both technical and non-technical • Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills.