Automation Technician: GMP Biotech Systems Expert

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in East Greenbush, NY is seeking an Automation Technician to support and troubleshoot biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment using HMIs and PLCs in a GMP environment. The role requires work in a cleanroom and adherence to safety protocols, including gowning and PPE.

The position offers on-site shifts and progression based on levels II–IV qualifications. On-site training and a Tuesday-Saturday night shift with a 6-month onboarding for some roles.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or related field with experience supporting process control or data acquisition systems.
• Automation Technician II: 2+ years of related experience.
• Automation Technician III: 5+ years of related experience.
• Automation Technician IV: 8+ years of related experience.
• Level determined by qualifications.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of ladder logic, PID control, electrical control systems, and instrumentation.
• Ability to diagnose electrical circuits with a multimeter and schematics.
• Basic understanding of data integrity regulations.
• Preference for machine controls; knowledge of Allen‑Bradley, Siemens; basic B&R knowledge.
• Experience with servers, virtualization, distributed control, and basic networking.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation technical support, troubleshooting, and assistance during routine operations, maintenance, equipment setups and changeovers for GMP manufacturing systems.
• Identify and implement corrective or preventive maintenance on automated systems.
• Communicate and coordinate automation issue resolution for manufacturing and facilities groups.
• Full gowning when entering and working on production floor.
• Use PPE including arc flash in applicable environments.
• Work independently and safely around industrial equipment.

Skills

Automation experience

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety & cleanroom

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley control systems

Siemens control systems

B&R control systems

PLC

Job description

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in East Greenbush, NY is seeking an Automation Technician to support and troubleshoot biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment using HMIs and PLCs in a GMP environment. The role requires work in a cleanroom and adherence to safety protocols, including gowning and PPE.

The position offers on-site shifts and progression based on levels II–IV qualifications. On-site training and a Tuesday-Saturday night shift with a 6-month onboarding for some roles.