Electrical Automation Technician I

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

The Electrical Automation Technician maintains, repairs, installs, and upgrades automated equipment and systems in a pharmaceutical/biomedical environment.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Determine corrective actions when responding to equipment trouble calls                                  
• Communicate to relevant manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, and maintenance department regarding the status of equipment-systems and time frame required to complete maintenance tasks
• Performs both scheduled and unplanned work on a wide variety of electrical, electro-mechanical, controller and PLC based equipment and systems                                                      
• Supports implementation of upgrades and new engineering/maintenance projects                       
• Takes necessary steps to correct or report equipment malfunctions or unsafe operational practices
• Disassembles and repair electronic/instrumentation equipment                                                  
• Takes necessary actions to ensure equipment and/or environment is safe and consistent with relevant laws, codes and/or governing polices                                                
• Perform equipment changeovers and sanitation activities                                              
• Works on short- and long-term projects individually or as a team member as directed     
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance of process control instrumentation.    

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.       
• Perform basic troubleshoot base on electrical drawings and PLC program documentation.                                                  
• Able to interpret basic electrical codes in order to help meet compliance/legal/safety requirements                                        
• Basic 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

 

Occupational Demands:  Work is performed in a manufacturing environment or warehouse with 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 coordin