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Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer - Siemens PLC

Indianapolis, IN, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

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Skills

Security QA
Data Flow
Collaboration
Auditing
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Siemens
Programmable Logic Controller
HMI
Startups
Documentation
MQTT
IoT
Communication
Life Sciences
Pharmaceutics
Manufacturing
Health Care
Management
Recruiting
Authorization

Summary

Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer - Siemens PLC
Manufacturing Automation | C&Q | Industry 4.0

Location: Indianapolis, IN

About the Position
We are looking for a hands-on Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer to joing our Indianapolis, IN office to support commissioning, validation, and startup activities within regulated manufacturing environments. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives on the plant floor, enjoys solving complex automation challenges, and wants to work on modern Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT initiatives.

In this position, you will work directly with Siemens PLC and HMI platforms, packaged equipment skids, and edge technologies while supporting Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) activities. You will play a key position in bringing manufacturing systems online, validating data flows, and ensuring audit-ready automation systems.

What You Will Do

Provide on-site startup and commissioning support for industrial automation systems
Troubleshoot Siemens PLC and HMI applications in live manufacturing environments
Support Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) activities, including platform qualification, security testing, and data access validation
Validate MQTT data flows and edge device integration across automation platforms
Collaborate with OEMs and equipment vendors to resolve issues and implement design changes
Support packaged skid integration within larger manufacturing systems
Create clear, compliant documentation to support regulated manufacturing and audit readiness
Contribute to projects utilizing Industry 4.0 architecture and Unified Namespace concepts

Technical Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent technical field
4 or more years of hands-on automation engineering experience in manufacturing environments
Strong experience with Siemens PLC and HMI systems
Exposure to Rockwell Automation or mixed-platform environments
Experience supporting startups, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities
Familiarity with validation concepts, C&Q documentation, and regulated environments
Working knowledge of MQTT, edge devices, or Industrial IoT technologies
Strong communication skills when working with vendors and cross-functional teams

Preferred Experience

Packaged equipment skid integration
Life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated manufacturing
Industry 4.0 or Unified Namespace architecture exposure

Why Engineers Choose PACIV

PACIV stands for Process Automation, Controls, Instrumentation& Validation

Hands-on, technical work with real manufacturing impact
Exposure to modern industrial automation and digital manufacturing technologies
Direct employment with a stable, growing engineering services company
Collaborative environment where engineers influence outcomes, not just execute tasks

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary
Generous paid time off; vacation, sick leave, and company paid holidays
Healthcare coverage with PACIV covering 90% of the premium
Health Savings Account with company contributions
401(k) plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting

Additional Notes

Direct employment only; C2C and 1099 arrangements are not considered
PACIV does not work with external recruiting agencies

Employment contingent upon background check and authorization to work in the United States PACIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workplace.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 80184519
Position Id: 8842b3b46f9d26f2148e9f545d06fb
Posted 6 hours ago

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