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Senior Automation Technician- 12 Hour Schedule -Day Shift

Amneal
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Piscataway, NJ 08854, US

Salary

$30 - $40 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Senior Automation Technician position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in troubleshooting and repairing electronics and PLC systems.
  • The role involves maintaining documentation, programming records, and related software while working a 12-hour rotating day shift from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
  • Key responsibilities include installation, troubleshooting, and calibration of various control and mechanical systems to automate processing equipment.
  • The technician will also manage spare parts inventory, notify shift leads of maintenance issues, and improve automation processes for enhanced production efficiency.
  • The salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $90,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Description:

The Senior Automation Technician will troubleshoot and repair equipment related to Electronics and programmable logic controller (PLC) breakdowns. The candidate will also be responsible to maintain related documentation, program records and related software.

Day Shift - 12-hour rotating schedule (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM)


Essential Functions:

  • Handle the installation and troubleshooting of Control and Mechanical Systems, in order to automate upstream and downstream processing equipment i.e.: Mixers, Coaters, Pouchers, Cartoners, Packaging Lines, Laboratory Equipment, Facility Systems, Stability Chambers, BMS, Water System Controls, Tablet Press, Fluid Bed Dryers, Granulators, and Vision Systems as well as upload and download PLC programs.
  • Perform hands-on field installation, operational start-up, calibration, and commissioning activities.Interfaces daily with shift leader and technician at shift change. Maintains cleanliness of all equipment. Assists shift lead in maintaining quality of finished product through proper machine operation. Responsible for maintaining spare parts inventory with a proper cataloging of parts. Provide a timely notification to shift lead of maintenance issues and downtime. Reviews line history and documentation to enhance line efficiencies. Follows escalation plan to minimize downtime. Maintains and updates all equipment log books with accurate repair/adjustment information.
  • Improve and monitor automation processes for optimum cost efficiency of production.
  • Provide support as a field technician, bench technician, robotics technician, production support technician and maintenance technician, on an as needed. Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs.
  • Fully comprehend, verify, and develop P&ID, Engineering Layout, Engineering Drawings and Engineering documents.
  • Provide automation and technical support on an on-going basis, which includes troubleshooting functions, and being on-call to ensure service.

 



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