Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.  

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com. 

About The Job

Your job as an Automation Technician for Opella Consumer Healthcare involves

providing highly technical electrical, electronic, and control system maintenance support and leadership to ensure the safe, reliable, and cGMP compliant operation of Sanofi’s automated pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.​ 

This is a 1st Shift role - Monday - Thursday. Hours: 4:00am - 2:30pm

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide complex troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of the following equipment and systems: 

• PLC, computer-controlled, and servo-controlled equipment. 

• Electrical controls including motor starters, relays, control wiring, variable frequency drives, sensors, and both AC and DC motors.  Troubleshooting process controls including both digital and analog control circuits. 

• Mechanical systems and components including conveyors, pumps, valves, pneumatics, bearings, seals, and power transmission system components such as gearboxes, belt, and chain drives. 

• Implement and manage online vendor equipment monitoring and troubleshooting support. 

• Manage software updates and backups of PLC, servo, and computer-controlled equipment saving backups to dedicated file paths on the company network. 

• Develop and implement plant automation projects, including vision systems, supervisory control systems, safety interlocks, etc. 

• Support the Preventive Maintenance program by performing PM activities and assisting is continuous program improvement. 

• Provide written and oral communication to manufacturing team leaders and management. 

• Support Engineering projects for both new equipment installations and improvements to existing installations. 

• Safely perform work, including adherence to policies such as lock-out / tag-out, and confined space entry. 

• Serve as liaison for OEM technical support and parts supply contacts. 

• Serve as a mentor to other maintenance technicians as a primary resource for solving complex technical equipment issues. 

• Troubleshoot equipment with an emphasis on electrical, automation, and controls. 

• Read and interpret schematics, manuals, blueprints, and other technical documents. 

• Communicate with all levels of Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Engineering. 

• Execute Preventive and Corrective Maintenance work orders. 

• Keep work area clean & organized following 5s principles. 

• Understand and apply mathematics as related to machine cycle rates, conveyor speeds, or when troubleshooting equipment timing issues. 

• Also, at times you may be asked to do tasks other than these specified as management may decide it’s necessary.  Example possibly helping with changeovers, maintenance excellence initiatives (5s, etc.). 

Interfaces 

• Varying from plant to plant, Allen Bradley RS LOGIX 500, Allen Bradley RS LOGIX 5000, SIEMENS, SCHNEIDER plc programming experience 

About You

• Education: You must have a High School Diploma or GED. A two (2) or four (4) year degree in electrical, electronics, or electromechanical fields, preferred.

• Experience: You must have five (5+) years' demonstrated experience performing maintenance and repairs of automated manufacturing equipment, with an emphasis on electrical and control systems.

Preferred Professional Skills

• 10+ years demonstrated experience performing