Automation Technician (Overnights)

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron is seeking an Automation Technician to support biologics manufacturing. You will ensure reliable operation of automated process control systems in GMP environments, troubleshoot control systems, and coordinate response activities. This role requires an associate degree and 3–5+ years of relevant experience in process controls.

Based in Rensselaer, NY, the position involves shift work and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity and system performance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years experience for Technician II; 5+ years for Technician III in process control systems.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, Allen-Bradley, Siemens control systems.
• Knowledge of ladder logic, electrical, instrumentation and process controls.
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot automation and ensure reliable operation of control systems.
• Coordinate response activities to deviations or equipment issues.
• Support equipment setup, changeovers, maintenance, and verify system performance.
• Contribute to deviation investigations and system improvements.
• Interpret technical documentation and communicate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Automation troubleshooting

Cross-functional communication

Interpret engineering docs

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens control systems

HMI systems

Job description

About the Role

Automation Technician supporting biologics manufacturing at Regeneron, responsible for ensuring reliable operation of automated process control systems in GMP environments.

Core Responsibilities

• troubleshoot automation
• coordinate response activities
• support equipment setup, changeovers, maintenance, and verify system performance
• contribute to deviation investigations and system improvements
• interpret technical documentation and communicate with cross-functional teams

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering or related field;
• 3+ years experience for Technician II, 5+ years for Technician III supporting process control systems;
• experience with PLCs, HMIs, Allen‑Bradley, Siemens control systems;
• knowledge of ladder logic, electrical, instrumentation, process controls;
• ability to interpret engineering docs.

Preferred

• experience in biopharma manufacturing, industrial data systems, and data integrity principles;
• strong communication skills.

High-Value

• biologics production support;
• GMP environment, cGMP experience preferred;
• automation troubleshooting, Allen‑Bradley/Siemens systems;
• shift work during overnight hours;
• located in Rensselaer, NY.