Automation Technician

Brooksource; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off and sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking an Automation Technician for the night shift in Concord, North Carolina. The technician will support automated manufacturing by monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have at least 2 years of automation experience and a high school diploma or GED. Preferred qualifications include experience in a GMP-regulated facility, instrumentation experience, and proficiency in Rockwell Automation tools. Competitive benefits and a flexible schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of automation experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to meet background check and drug screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Support engineering initiatives and document findings.
• Communicate with operations, engineering, and maintenance.

Skills

Automation experience

Technical writing skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Rockwell Automation Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View SE

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CMMS tools (Maximo or similar)

Job description

Pay Range: $40-45/hr

Shift: 2-2-3 rotating schedule, 12-hour shifts (day shift and night shift openings)

About the Job

The Automation Technician (Night Shift) supports automated manufacturing equipment by monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and providing first-line technical support to production. The role also supports engineering initiatives, continuous improvement, and project execution, while helping ensure systems remain safe, compliant, and in a qualified state. This position does not perform hands‑on maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements; promote safe operating and work practices.
• Perform work in accordance with cGMPs and approved procedures.
• Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot issues, and help minimize production delays.
• Use equipment performance data to identify quality and reliability improvement opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with operations, engineering, and maintenance to plan repairs and changes with minimal disruption.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to develop or improve equipment designs, procedures, studies, and operating/maintenance strategies.
• Support engineering by documenting findings, creating action plans, sharing equipment capability knowledge, and implementing tools/training to improve team proficiency.
• Participate in periodic equipment state reviews.
• Plan and execute small equipment/process improvement projects and change implementations.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of automation experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without employer sponsorship.
• Ability to meet background check and drug screening requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working safely in a collaborative manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a GMP‑regulated facility.
• Instrumentation experience and PLC/HMI programming skills.
• Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View SE experience.
• Strong technical writing skills; proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently with strong organization, attention to detail, and flexibility.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer‑service mindset.
• Experience with highly automated equipment.
• Experience with B&R automation platforms (preferred).
• Knowledge of parenteral/packaging equipment and manufacturing operations.
• Experience with CMMS tools such as Maximo (or similar).

Additional Information

• Overtime may be required during shutdowns, emergencies, or peak workload periods.
• Work may involve exposure to hazardous equipment and materials; strict adherence to safety practices is required.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work 12‑hour shifts on a rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule
• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 12 hours)
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.