Automation Technician - 1st Shift, PLCs & Robotics

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

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking an Automation Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize automation systems across manufacturing, packaging, facilities, and utilities. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, BMS, vision systems, robotics, and serialization technologies to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

The role supports legacy and modern automation, collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and external vendors, and requires experience in FDA-regulated

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in automation, mechatronics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience supporting industrial automation systems in manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, BMS, instrumentation, drives, and industrial networks.
• Experience with Rockwell/AB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, machine vision systems, serialization, robotics.
• Experience in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments and knowledge of GMP/change control is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and support automation, controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• Provide technical support for packaging, bulk manufacturing, facility, and utility equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting and approved modifications to PLC, HMI, SCADA, and automation applications.
• Support automation platforms and related technologies (Rockwell/AB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Cognex, Keyence, UR).
• Support Building Management Systems (BMS), industrial networks, backups, documentation, disaster recovery, and change control.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, validation, and integration of new equipment and automation tech.
• Participate in root cause investigations, reliability improvements, preventive maintenance, and CI initiatives.
• Maintain GMP and safety compliance and data integrity.

Skills

Automation

PLCs

HMI

SCADA

BMS

Rockwell

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Cognex

Keyence

UR

Education

Associate degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or related field

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Cognex

Keyence

UR

Job description

Perrigo is seeking an Automation Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize automation systems across manufacturing, packaging, facilities, and utilities. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, BMS, vision systems, robotics, and serialization technologies to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

The role supports legacy and modern automation, collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and external vendors, and requires experience in FDA-regulated