Automation Technician - Night Shift

Role Summary

Automation Technician - Night Shift. Responsible for equipment performance, first-line support to production processes, and supporting area engineering initiatives, process improvements, and project implementation. Performs mechanical repairs and adjustments and executes routine PMs to ensure equipment is maintained in a qualified state and operated safely.

Responsibilities

• Assure that operational and maintenance procedures reflect safety concerns.
• Perform activities in accordance with cGMPs and applicable procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment; follow departmental rules and regulations.
• Troubleshoot root causes of machine problems (e.g., excessive vibration or temperature, bearing failures, abnormal noises, poor performance).
• Identify opportunities to improve quality using equipment performance data and proper maintenance.
• Set up equipment to design specifications (timing, leveling, alignment).
• Operate precision alignment equipment (e.g., Roma-align, lasers).
• Diagnose root causes quickly and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Document repair actions in the CMMS accurately.
• Assist in areas outside primary responsibility and learn other skills as required.
• Experience in instrumentation, PLC and/or HMI programming.

• Communicate effectively with all levels to plan and coordinate projects and repairs with minimal disruption.
• Collaborate with process team to develop equipment design, procedures, engineering studies, and maintenance practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment operational effectiveness and reliability.
• Use business software programs (e.g., Maximo, Microsoft Outlook, Office Suite).
• Provide technical support to engineering in resolving production delays and transferring knowledge to operators, engineering, and maintenance.
• Create maintenance action plans to support troubleshooting activities.
• Participate in periodic reviews of equipment state and plan/execute small projects for improvements or changes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship anticipated
• Must satisfy background check and drug screening requirements

Additional Preferences

• Ability to work safely in a participative environment.
• Experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View SE programming experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; strong technical writing skills.
• Independent work style with strong organizational skills and attention to detail; adaptability to changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service oriented communication.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and supporting HSE goals.
• Experience with highly automated equipment.
• Experience with B&R platform is a plus.
• Knowledge of parenteral/packaging equipment and manufacturing operations.
• Experience with Maximo or similar CMMS.

Education

• None beyond required high school diploma; certifications in related fields are a plus

Additional Requirements

• Overtime may be required during shutdowns or heavy workloads.
• Work around potentially dangerous equipment, powders, liquids, and gases; safety is paramount.
• Day shift currently; transition to Night Shift 12-hr 2-2-3 schedule in the future.