Associate Automation Technician – Pharma Manufacturing

Brooksource; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource in Concord, NC seeks an Associate Automation Technician to support parenteral manufacturing operations on a day shift. You'll assist with operation, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting of automated equipment, while maintaining GMP documentation and safety procedures.

You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure efficient batch execution, equipment changeovers, and preventive maintenance, with focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, military training, or equivalent hands‑on experience in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Electronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology or Electrical Systems.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment, mechanical systems, or automation controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment using logical problem-solving techniques.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in a production environment and following established procedures.
• Ability to work day or night shifts, including a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and electronic documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation and monitoring of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Support production line setup, equipment changeovers, and batch execution activities.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and automated systems.
• Escalate complex equipment issues to senior technicians or engineering teams.
• Monitor equipment performance and report abnormalities or downtime events.
• Support preventive maintenance and routine equipment inspections.
• Maintain accurate documentation of production and maintenance activities.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Adhere to GMP and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to support daily operations.

Skills

Automation basics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Automation

Technical diploma in Mechatronics

Electrical Systems

Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI (human-machine interface)

Industrial Robotics

Job description

Brooksource in Concord, NC seeks an Associate Automation Technician to support parenteral manufacturing operations on a day shift. You'll assist with operation, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting of automated equipment, while maintaining GMP documentation and safety procedures.

You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure efficient batch execution, equipment changeovers, and preventive maintenance, with focus on continuous improvement.