Plant Engineer

Pinnaql is a trusted consulting partner to regulated life sciences companies, providing deep technical, validation, and quality expertise across every stage of the product lifecycle. We partner with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device organizations to navigate complexity, accelerate project timelines, and maintain a strong state of compliance and audit readiness.

Pinnaql is currently seeking a Plant Engineer who will support the start-up, commissioning, and operations of a new state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This hybrid role can be based anywhere in the U.S. but will require 25-50% travel for on-site work in Lebanon IN.

Position Overview :

The position serves as a critical link between engineering, automation, operations, and quality ensuring equipment, utilities, and control systems are designed, implemented, and maintained in a compliant and optimized state. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with automation systems, MES integration, and PI data historians, along with a hands-on understanding of plant operations in a regulated (cGMP) environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide engineering support through all phases of the facility lifecycle-design, commissioning, qualification, and steady-state operation.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (automation, operations, quality, maintenance, and validation) to ensure alignment across systems and processes.
• Serve as a technical resource for MES, DeltaV, and PI system integration, ensuring data accuracy and process connectivity throughout the manufacturing ecosystem.
• Support process automation initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve control strategies, workflow efficiency, and data visibility.
• Lead or contribute to troubleshooting activities, root cause analyses, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure all equipment and systems remain in a qualified and compliant state through proactive maintenance, documentation updates, and adherence to change control.
• Partner with operations to develop and optimize procedures for equipment use, cleaning, and preventive maintenance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability programs focused on performance optimization, energy efficiency, and system standardization.

Qualifications :

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 your opportunity to make a meaningful difference. You'll help shape the future of healthcare and technology, working alongside a purpose-driven team that's as ambitious as it is supportive.

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.

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