Technician - Elect and Contr
Job Description
The Electrical and Controls Technician holds a general responsibility for production equipment throughout the manufacturing facility with regard to all controls (including PLCs), electrical and mechanical projects and repairs. The technician will provide lead support in various maintenance tasks related to preventive maintenance, updating, repairing, optimizing and installing existing and new equipment. The technician will also support electrical projects initiated by maintenance work orders, Maintenance Management or Engineering Personnel.
Provide troubleshooting, repair, modification, and preventive maintenance for PLC-based control systems, loop controllers, VFDs, HMIs, chart recorders, and associated instrumentation across manufacturing and utility systems. Execute work in accordance with cGMP requirements. Use and maintain documentation systems including work orders, change control, SOPs, calibration/PM records, and validation deliverables. Ensure data integrity and proper record completion. Support process and facility equipment including, but not limited to, sterilizers, lyophilizers, filling lines, cappers, HVAC systems, chillers, and related utilities.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- 4+ years related experience required
- Rockwell (ControlLogix/SLC), legacy platforms (PLC-5, SLC 500 required).
- HMI/SCADA (FactoryTalk) required.
- Mechanical Aptitude required
- Electrical safety required
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc flash awareness (NFPA 70E), confined space awareness (as applicable) required
- Manual Dexterity required
- Read and understand construction and machine drawings required
- AAS Degree or Technical Certification desired
- PLC Certified programming certifications or experience desired
- Pharmaceutical Experience/Regulated Industry Experience preferred
- Advanced Vocational/Specialized Knowledge preferred
- Microsoft Excel preferred
- Microsoft Word preferred
- ERP/SAP preferred
- Basic exchange of information
- Subject to detailed instructions / established routines
- Analytical, Logistical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Managing conflict and influencing outcomes
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Ability to Communicate Effectively Across all Levels of the Organization
- Ability to Influence Change and Manage Outcomes
- Problem Solving Ability
- To work collaboratively in a team environment
Benefits
Starting on your first day, you receive:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program