Automation Technician

Pharmaceutical Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaceutical Company in the United States is seeking an Automation Technician to support commissioning, testing, and startup of a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical/biotech facility. This hands-on role requires expertise in industrial controls, instrumentation, electrical troubleshooting, and cGMP-compliant operations.

You will work with PLC, HMI, SCADA, BAS, and EMS systems, perform loop checks, calibrations, and document activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in automation, instrumentation, or electrical controls.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley/ Rockwell ControlLogix PLCs and FactoryTalk.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, ladder logic, instrumentation and calibration.
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and BACnet industrial protocols.
• Pharmaceutical/biotech or regulated manufacturing exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, SCADA, BAS, and EMS systems.
• Perform field I/O checkout, loop checks, signal verification, and functional testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical wiring, control loops, and field instrumentation.
• Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments.
• Interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and contractors to resolve issues.
• Maintain cGMP documentation and site procedures.

Skills

Automation

Instrumentation

Electrical controls

Troubleshooting

PLC ladder logic

Calibration

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix

FactoryTalk

HMI/SCADA software

Siemens Desigo BAS

Job description

We're Hiring: Automation Technician | Pharmaceutical / Biotech Industry

We are looking for an experienced Automation Technician to support the commissioning, testing, and startup of a state-of-the- art pharmaceutical/biotechnology facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on automation professional with experience in industrial controls, instrumentation, electrical troubleshooting, and commissioning within regulated manufacturing environments.

• Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, SCADA, BAS, and EMS systems.
• Perform field I/O checkout, loop checks, signal verification, and functional testing.
• Troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, electrical wiring, control loops, and field instrumentation.
• Perform calibration of pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments.
• Interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Support automation system integration and industrial network troubleshooting.
• Maintain technical documentation in accordance with cGMP, ECN, and site procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, vendors, and contractors to resolve commissioning issues.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automation, instrumentation, or electrical controls.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell ControlLogix PLCs and FactoryTalk.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, ladder logic, instrumentation, and calibration.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and BACnet.
• Experience with commissioning, loop checks, and I/O verification.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

Siemens Desigo BAS, Vaisala viewLinc EMS, Emerson DeltaV, HMI, SCADA, and cGMP environments.

Education:

Associate's degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).