Automation Engineering Technician

Novozen Healthcare LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Novozen Healthcare LLC is seeking an Automation Engineering Technician to support pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, and B&R controls and strong troubleshooting skills in PLCs, automation systems, and machine vision.

You will work with maintenance and manufacturing teams to minimize downtime, follow GMP requirements, and ensure safe, reliable operation of production equipment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, and B&R controls.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and machine vision systems.
• Familiarity with GMP guidelines and proper documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support Siemens, Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell, and B&R PLC/control systems.
• Support automated pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, controls, sensors, and machine vision systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance and manufacturing teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Support commercial manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Minimize downtime through effective automation troubleshooting.
• Follow GMP procedures and documentation requirements.
• Perform troubleshooting and corrective maintenance on industrial automation equipment.
• Ensure safe and reliable operation of production machinery.
• Assist with automation and vision-related issues during production.

Skills

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

B&R controls

Troubleshooting

Machine vision

PLC

HMI

GMP compliance

Job description

Job Title: Automation Engineering Technician

Duration: 12 Months

Job Summary

We are looking for an Automation Engineering Technician to support pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging operations. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, and B&R controls, along with strong troubleshooting skills in PLCs, automation systems, and machine vision equipment. The technician will work closely with maintenance and manufacturing teams to support automated production lines and resolve automation‑related issues while following GMP requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support Siemens, Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell, and B&R PLC/control systems.
• Support automated pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, controls, sensors, and machine vision systems.
• Work closely with maintenance and manufacturing teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Support commercial manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Minimize production downtime through effective automation troubleshooting.
• Follow GMP procedures and documentation requirements.
• Perform troubleshooting and corrective maintenance on industrial automation equipment.
• Support the safe and reliable operation of production machinery.
• Assist with automation and vision‑related issues during production.

Shift requirement

Willing to work at Night Shift(12 Hours Shift)

The hourly rate for this position is $45 – $55 per hour ( DOE )

This is a contract position and does not include employer-provided benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable laws

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States