AD, Controls Engineering
 Jubilant HollisterStier LLC | |
 United States, Washington, Spokane | |
| 3525 North Regal Street (Show on map) | |
 Jul 23, 2026 | |
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Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - And Build What's Next As Spokane's Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world. For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers - This Is Your Place If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you'll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter - and your impact is felt globally. Why builders choose us:
If you want to build something meaningful with a team that values your drive, skills, and ideas - you belong here. Job Description: The Associate Director, Controls Engineering provides is a highly technical individual providing strategic leadership and operational accountability over the company's entire automation philosophy and program development. This includes defining the composition of the Operational Technology (OT) network, developing operational and maintenance procedures and defining hardware and software specifications for all manufacturing and facilities equipment. This role ensures that controls and computer based systems across the organization are designed, implemented, and maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements and aligned with business objectives that include efficiency to support scaling operations. This position leads controls engineering activities supporting manufacturing, facilities, maintenance, and capital projects, ensuring adherence to Good Engineering Practices (GEP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), while driving innovation, process improvement, and operational excellence. This role will define strategies to maintain compliant systems in accordance with all applicable regulations and industry guidance including CFR 21 part 11, Annex 11, EU GMP, PIC/S PI-041 and GAMP 5 covering system integrity, data integrity, audit trail reviews and user role development and access management. This role will work hand in hand with the Validation and Quality Assurance teams to achieve a robust end to end program. -Leadership & Strategy * Provide leadership and technical oversight for the Controls Engineering function, building a culture of accountability and excellence in delivery and customer service. Establish a talent development and succession plan. * Develop and execute long-term controls strategy aligned with corporate growth, compliance, and digital transformation initiatives. * Develop efficient tools to effectively evaluate areas of opportunity, and deliver short term objectives to improve robust and consistent operations -Controls Engineering & OT Systems * Provide expert oversight of OT system definition, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, historians, and networked control systems. * Establish viable solutions to accommodate off line recipe management, retrieval and archival, data historian, and streamlined audit trail functionally and review. * Ensure reliability, security, and lifecycle management of automation and controls systems across the site. * Equip team to effectively diagnose and resolve complex control system issues, I a timely and complaint manner, providing technical guidance when needed. -Capital Projects & Execution * Manage engineering resources and external partners (A&E firms, vendors, contractors) to support project delivery. * Oversee and execute controls-related capital and expense projects, including facilities and equipment expansions, compliance upgrades, and process improvements. * Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with JHS project management standards. -Compliance & Quality * Ensure all controls systems and engineering activities comply with local, state, federal, and international regulatory requirements (FDA, cGMP, EU and Annexes). * Maintain systems and documentation in alignment with GAMP5, data integrity standards, and quality expectations. -Operational Support & Continuous Improvement * Support manufacturing and maintenance teams with technical expertise to drive uptime, efficiency, and process optimization driving OEE metrics. * Enable comprehensive access and reporting to critical performance data. * Lead initiatives for cost reduction, automation enhancements, and process improvements. * Support investigations, deviations, and root cause analysis related to control systems with a goal of deviation reduction. -Stakeholder & Communication * Communicate project status, risks, and priorities to senior leadership. * Partner cross-functionally with QA, Manufacturing, Validation, MS&T, and external stakeholders. * Support client audits, regulatory inspections, and technical visits. Required:
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Location: Spokane, WA - On Site, Full- -Time Shift: Weekday Days Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One - Because Your Well Being Matters Hiring Wage: $141,900 - $227,000 salary + 15% annual bonus, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises. At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don't believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success. Starting on your first day, you receive:
Unlock Your Potential If you're seeking a dynamic and rewarding career, we welcome your application today. Apply online: Careers - Jubilant HollisterStier Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you require assistance applying for a position, contact: Our Promise: Caring, Sharing, Growing We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society. | |