Electrical Automation Technician

About the role

The Electrical Automation Technician role is available at Grifols, a global healthcare company dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people worldwide. This position is part of a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and offers opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Determine corrective actions when responding to equipment trouble calls
• Communicate to relevant manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, and maintenance departments regarding the status of equipment and systems and time frame required to complete maintenance tasks
• Supports implementation of upgrades and new engineering/maintenance projects
• Takes necessary steps to correct or report equipment malfunctions or unsafe operational practices
• Disassembles and repairs electronic/instrumentation equipment
• Takes necessary actions to ensure equipment and/or environment is safe and consistent with relevant laws, codes and/or governing policies
• Performs equipment changeovers and sanitation activities
• Works on short- and long-term projects individually or as a team member as directed
• Performs inspections and preventive maintenance of process control instrumentation

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associates degree in a relevant technical field preferred
• Minimum 2 years of related hands-on experience in maintenance of manufacturing/production equipment preferably in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment
• Basic knowledge and maintenance experience in robotics, PLCs, PLC networks, drives, motor controls, sensors, automation components, control instrumentation, proportional valves, servo controls, SCADA, HMI, etc.
• Able to interpret basic electrical codes in order to help meet compliance/legal/safety requirements
• Knowledge and experience in the use of hand tools, personal safety equipment and electronic measurement tools including AVO meter, Meggar, circuit tracer, signal generator, etc.
• Able to handle basic power tools and shop equipment
• Positive attitude to work in fast paced, team-oriented environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Rotating shifts
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
• Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery
• Operates forklifts, tractors and power equipment
• Exposure to high levels of noise and to dust/gas/fumes/steam
• Exposure to extreme cold below 32* and on occasion, exposure to extreme heat above 100*
• Exposure to vibration or oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body
• Occasional entry into confined spaces, requiring kneeling, crawling, climbing and squatting
• Works at heights on scaffolding and/or on ladders
• Walks on uneven ground
• Personal protective equipment required such as; protective eyewear, chemical suits, safety shoes and/or rubber footwear, gloves, hearing protection and a respirator
• Heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs. for up to 6-8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75lbs.
• Work is performed standing, walking, bending and twisting waist for 4-6 hours per day
• Frequent foot movements
• Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height
• Occasionally bends and twists neck
• Frequent hand movements with simple grasping of one hand with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
• Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects
• Hearing acuity essential
• Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye
• Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences
• Performs a wide range of complex tasks
• Adheres to a work schedule to meet production standards

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Up to 5% 401(K) match
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

The estimated pay scale for Electrical Automation Technician role based in California is $34.14-$42.68 per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool.