Automation Technician

ROLE SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Automation Supervisor, the Automation Technician will provide technical support to Utilities, Laboratories, and Production Areas in the Automation and Control System Applications used in the manufacture of sterile injectable. The technician will assist in troubleshooting PLC’s, batch applications, instrumentation, human machine interfaces, control systems, and process network applications used in utilities, laboratories, manufacturing, and packaging equipment.  They will provide technical guidance and assistance to the troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of control systems including hardware and software. In addition to these responsibilities, the technician will back up their supervisor in the assignment and review of the automation workload.  Working as part of a team, the technician will provide technical knowledge and guidance for designated interface groups, and carry out installation, diagnostics, repair, and ensure the reliability of industrial control systems and equipment.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

  Troubleshooting:

• Supports the Automation team in tasks that may require collaborative efforts.

• Assists with factory acceptances, software upgrades, backups, restore, disaster recovery, and archiving procedures under supervision.

• Learns to read and interpret ladder logic programming, blueprints, schematics, and specifications to assist in troubleshooting and determining causes of equipment malfunction. Maintains communication with external firms for out-of-plant equipment/system repair.

• Assists in basic troubleshooting of non-functioning components including servos, sensors, PLC, HMI, robotic systems, and control components with guidance.

Technical Support:

• Assists and learns from external contractor’s services to ensure that services are provided as required.

• Communicates with the Automation Supervisor for work priorities, assignments, and to report findings.

• Supports the Automation and Control Systems, and Engineering & Maintenance areas in the development of specifications, selection, FAT, installation, commissioning, and computerized system validation process of new utilities, laboratory, and manufacturing equipment procurement, as well as to improve existing applications.

• Participates in the operation and design analysis of plant utilities, laboratories, and/or manufacturing equipment and systems to learn about their operation. May provide technical support to others, when necessary, under supervision.

Electrical:

• Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and components under supervision.

• Learns to test electrical systems and components for functionality and safety.

• Helps troubleshoot electrical problems under guidance, identifying root causes and supporting corrective actions.

• Participates in routine inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.

• Assists in replacing or repairing faulty electrical components with supervision.

• Works alongside other trades and contractors on construction projects to learn proper coordination of electrical work.

• Helps maintain accurate records of electrical work performed, under supervision.

• Receives technical support and guidance from more experienced maintenance staff.

• Adheres to safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and electrical hazards.

• Supports emergency calls and service requests to address electrical issues under guidance.

Packaging and Serialization:

• Gains knowledge of Serialization terminology and structure in the packaging lines.

• Assists in troubleshooting between the line Master and integrated local equipment under supervision.

• Supports troubleshooting between the line Master and the side Serialization servers (OSM).

• Develops communication and teamwork skills with off-site colleagues/departments managing Serialization servers (BT group).

• Learns to communicate and collaborate with OEM of Serialization system.

• Assists in performing Label Associations in the packaging lines according to SOP approved and artwork.

• Acquires knowledge in camera system operation and maintenance.

Maintenance:

• Assists the Maintenance team with the commissioning, calibration, and adjustment of measurement instrumentation under supervision.

• Supports in replacing, repairing, troubleshooting, or cleaning automation systems with guidance.

• Participates in performing preventive mainten