Automation Technician (1st Shift)

Perrigo Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perrigo Company is seeking an Automation Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and improve automation and control systems across manufacturing, packaging, facilities, and utility operations. The role supports PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, BMS, vision systems, robotics, serialization, instrumentation, drives, and industrial networks.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and external vendors to maximize safety, reliability, compliance and equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Automation or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting industrial automation in manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, BMS, instrumentation, drives, networks, and protocols.
• Experience with automation platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, machine vision, serialization, robotics.
• Experience in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments; GMP, change control, validation, and data integrity knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and support automation, controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• Support packaging equipment, bulk manufacturing, facility and utility systems, including legacy and modern setups.
• Perform troubleshooting and approved modifications to PLC, HMI, SCADA, and automation applications.
• Support platforms and related tech including Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Cognex/Keyence vision, serialization, and UR robots.
• Support BMS, industrial networks, backups, documentation, disaster recovery, and change control.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, validation, optimization, and integration of new equipment.
• Participate in root-cause investigations, reliability improvements, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain GMP, safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and system integrators.

Skills

PLC/SCADA

HMI

Vision systems

Robotics

Industrial networks

Instrumentation

Drives

Change control

Data integrity

BMS

Education

Associate degree in Automation or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Cognex/Keyence vision systems

UR robotics

OPtel serialization

Job description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All . We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone , we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo . We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

The Automation Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving automation and control systems across manufacturing, packaging, facilities, and utility operations. This role supports legacy and modern automation technologies, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), vision systems, robotics, serialization systems, instrumentation, drives, and industrial networks.

The Automation Technician works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and external vendors to maximize safety, reliability, compliance, and equipment performance.

Pay range: $42.00 - $52.00/hr

1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM)

Scope of the Role

• - Troubleshoot, maintain, and support automation, controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• - Provide technical support for packaging equipment, bulk manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and utility equipment, including legacy and newly installed systems as well as fully automated and semi-automatic equipment.
• - Perform troubleshooting and approved modifications to PLC, HMI, SCADA, and automation applications.
• - Support automation platforms and related technologies, including Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Cognex and Keyence vision systems, Optel serialization systems, and Universal Robots (UR).
• - Support Building Management Systems (BMS), industrial networks, system backups, technical documentation, disaster recovery, and change control activities.
• - Assist with startup, commissioning, validation, optimization, and integration of new equipment and automation technologies.
• - Participate in root cause investigations, reliability improvements, preventive maintenance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• - Maintain compliance with applicable GMP, safety, data integrity, and regulatory requirements.
• - Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and system integrators as needed.

Experience Required

• - Associate degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• - Minimum 3-5 years of experience supporting industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• - Experience with industrial control systems and automation technologies, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), instrumentation, drives, industrial networks, and communication protocols.
• - Experience supporting automation platforms and related technologies such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, machine vision systems, serialization systems, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• - Experience working in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment, including pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer health, or other regulated industries.
• - Knowledge of GMP requirements, change control processes, validation activities, and data integrity principles preferred.

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

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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, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo