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Senior Automation Technician- 12 Hour Schedule -Day Shift

Amneal Pharmaceuticals

Piscataway, NJFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Piscataway, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is hiring a Senior Automation Technician- 12 Hour Schedule -Day Shift. The Senior Automation Technician will troubleshoot and repair equipment related to Electronics and programmable logic controller (PLC) breakdowns. This role is also responsible for maintaining related documentation, program records, and software. The position involves installing and troubleshooting control and mechanical systems to automate processing equipment, performing field installation, operational start-up, calibration, and commissioning activities.

Key focus areas include Handle installation and troubleshooting of Control and Mechanical Systems to automate processing equipment, Perform hands-on field installation, operational start-up, calibration, and commissioning activities, and Interface daily with shift leader and technician at shift change.

Important skills include Troubleshoot Equipment, Repair Equipment, Electronics, Programmable Logic Controller, Maintain Documentation, and Program Records.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Troubleshoot EquipmentRepair EquipmentElectronicsProgrammable Logic ControllerMaintain DocumentationProgram RecordsRelated SoftwareInstallation of Control SystemsTroubleshooting Control SystemsInstallation of Mechanical SystemsTroubleshooting Mechanical SystemsAutomate Processing EquipmentUpload PLC ProgramsDownload PLC ProgramsField InstallationOperational Start-UpCalibrationCommissioning ActivitiesMaintain Cleanliness of EquipmentProper Machine OperationMaintaining Spare Parts InventoryCataloging PartsTimely NotificationReview Line HistoryReview DocumentationFollow Escalation PlanMaintain Equipment Log BooksUpdate Equipment Log BooksImprove Automation ProcessesMonitor Automation ProcessesPerform Routine Diagnostic ChecksIsolate ProblemsDevelop P&IDVerify P&IDDevelop Engineering LayoutVerify Engineering LayoutDevelop Engineering DrawingsVerify Engineering DrawingsDevelop Engineering DocumentsVerify Engineering DocumentsAutomation SupportTechnical SupportOn-Call Service

Full job description

Description:

The Senior Automation Technician will troubleshoot and repair equipment related to Electronics and programmable logic controller (PLC) breakdowns. The candidate will also be responsible to maintain related documentation, program records and related software.

Day Shift - 12-hour rotating schedule (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM)

Essential Functions:

  • Handle the installation and troubleshooting of Control and Mechanical Systems, in order to automate upstream and downstream processing equipment i.e.: Mixers, Coaters, Pouchers, Cartoners, Packaging Lines, Laboratory Equipment, Facility Systems, Stability Chambers, BMS, Water System Controls, Tablet Press, Fluid Bed Dryers, Granulators, and Vision Systems as well as upload and download PLC programs.

  • Perform hands-on field installation, operational start-up, calibration, and commissioning activities.Interfaces daily with shift leader and technician at shift change. Maintains cleanliness of all equipment. Assists shift lead in maintaining quality of finished product through proper machine operation. Responsible for maintaining spare parts inventory with a proper cataloging of parts. Provide a timely notification to shift lead of maintenance issues and downtime. Reviews line history and documentation to enhance line efficiencies. Follows escalation plan to minimize downtime. Maintains and updates all equipment log books with accurate repair/adjustment information.

  • Improve and monitor automation processes for optimum cost efficiency of production.

  • Provide support as a field technician, bench technician, robotics technician, production support technician and maintenance technician, on an as needed. Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs.

  • Fully comprehend, verify, and develop P&ID, Engineering Layout, Engineering Drawings and Engineering documents.

  • Provide automation and technical support on an on-going basis, which includes troubleshooting functions, and being on-call to ensure service.

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