Software engineer

Job Title: Controls Software Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Controls Software Engineer to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Columbus, Ohio. This organization is renowned for producing over 750 high-quality generic, specialty, and branded pharmaceutical products relied upon by 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 to enhance operational and engineering efficiencies.
• Research new software technologies relative to automation software solutions to improve business and engineering processes.
• Lead technical computerized projects involving plan creation, design, specification, installation, startup, and validation of computerized automation systems and upgrades.
• Ensure site specifications, standards, and cGMP compliance expectations are met, adhering to good engineering practices.
• Run complex group projects with minimal direction, identifying and championing creative and constructive solutions.
• Troubleshoot control and instrumentation systems to resolve complex equipment issues.
• Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance for maintenance to perform repairs, design changes, or other corrections.
• Develop calibration, preventative maintenance, and additional procedures in support of systems and instruments installed.
• Identify continuous improvement activities relative to automation control and software systems and champion solutions aligned with site and department metrics, business objectives, and strategy.
  
  

Essential Skills

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

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience.
• Background in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments is a plus.
  
  

Work Environment

Work in one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in Columbus, Ohio. The role comes with a competitive annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential upon direct employment with the client. Enjoy a generous PTO bank starting with 20 days and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, Ohio.

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 Sep 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.

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.

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