Automation Technician ( 2nd Shift)

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

Job summary

Perrigo in New York, NY is seeking an Automation Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and improve automation, controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems across manufacturing and facilities. You will work with legacy and modern automation tech including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, BMS, vision systems, robotics, serialization, and networks.

This 2nd shift role offers competitive pay ($42.00–$52.00/hr) and opportunities to support compliance, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives while

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting industrial automation in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, BMS, instrumentation, drives, networks, and communication protocols.
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, machine vision, serialization, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience working in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMP, change control, validation, and data integrity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and support automation, controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• Provide technical support for packaging equipment, bulk manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and utility equipment (legacy and new).
• Perform troubleshooting and approved modifications to PLC, HMI, SCADA, and automation applications.
• Support automation platforms and related technologies (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Cognex, Keyence, Optel, UR).
• Support BMS, industrial networks, system backups, 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, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain GMP compliance, safety, data integrity, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and system integrators as needed.

Skills

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Cognex

Keyence

Optel serialization

UR (Universal Robots)

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.

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

2nd shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 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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Equal Opportunity

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