Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Project Execution

Act as the Technical SPOC for assigned projects, owning end‑to‑end technical delivery.
Lead the team through the entire project lifecycle.
Drive execution of all assigned projects to ensure on‑time delivery, quality, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
Proactive technical reviews to identify, analyze, and get resolve the technical issues and risks across projects.

Domain & Technology Expertise

Apply strong technology and application knowledge within Pharma/Life Sciences and CPG environments.
Leverage expertise in Life Sciences/Pharma applications, including GMP and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements (preferred).
Ensure all technical solutions are fit-for-purpose, compliant, and aligned with customer and regulatory expectations.

Stakeholder & Resource Management

Lead and influence cross‑functional, multi‑disciplinary teams, including resources not under direct line supervision.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, project managers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Drive proactive, strategic, and transparent communication with all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Quality, Cost & Scope Management

Ensure all technical deliverables meet project requirements, adhere to scope boundaries, and maintain high quality standards.
Drive engineering cost optimization through:
- Use of productivity tools
- Standardization and modularization
- Reuse of proven designs and solutions
- Application of domain expertise and best practices
Apply strong issue, risk, and change management practices to control scope creep and project impact.

Continuous Improvement

Capture and share technical learnings, best practices, and standard approaches across projects.
Contribute to improvement of engineering processes, standards, and excellence in execution.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Proven experience working through the complete project lifecycle (Design → Engineering → Commissioning → Validation) in the Pharma/Life Sciences industry.
Strong hands‑on knowledge of technology applications relevant to automation and control systems, especially in:
- Batch process automation
- SCADA/HMI systems
Demonstrated expertise in:
- FTBatch / FTView SE / Phase Manager (or equivalent platforms)
- ISA S88 standards
- 21 CFR Part 11 compliant environments
Exposure to digital solutions shall be a plus.
Demonstrated ability to drive multiple projects in parallel at different stages.
Experience working in matrix organizations with strong stakeholder management skills.

Key Success Factors

Ability to combine deep technical expertise with project execution discipline.
Strong ownership mindset with a focus on risk mitigation, cost control, and quality.
Proven capability to influence without authority and lead complex stakeholder environments.
Consistent delivery of high customer satisfaction in complex, regulated projects.

Lead Engineer