Automation Technician - Packaging

Global Pharma Tek; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking an Automation Technician for a contract role located in Montvale, NJ. The technician will maintain and troubleshoot robot cells and packaging equipment, ensuring operational efficiency.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and strong mechanical and electrical skills. Previous experience with Fanuc robots is preferred. This role requires good teamwork and problem-solving abilities, focusing on continuous improvement and technical assistance to operators.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related field experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills required.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical prints.

Responsibilities

• Maintain robot cells and packaging equipment in working order.
• Troubleshoot process problems and monitor equipment.
• Schedule preventive and emergency maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Teamwork abilities

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fanuc robots

2D IR vision

PLC programming

HMI

Teach pendant

Laser weld equipment

Keyence sensors

Job description

Automation Technician - Packaging

Location: Montvale, NJ 07645

Shift: Mon - Fri: 8am-5pm

Duration: 09 months with possible conversion

Job Duties

• Maintain multiple robot cells in working order, from set‑up, programming, operation, troubleshooting and repair to sustain packaging production schedule.
• Maintain packaging equipment in working order, set‑up, programming, operation, troubleshooting and repair to sustain packaging production schedule.
• Edit existing robotic programs / recipes inputs / outputs for continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot process problems and monitors equipment to identify and correct potential errors.
• Develop and implement solutions to eliminate any equipment related re‑occurrence of errors.
• Drive to improve cycle time and throughput by continuously adjusting robot and/or taping equipment path or functions. Assists with integration, start‑up and debugging of packaging floor equipment.
• Install, configure, and perform appropriate hardware and software options and backup on all packaging equipment.
• Responsible for scheduling preventive and emergency maintenance tasks on packaging equipment and ordering repeat and/or new tooling as necessary for maximum equipment performance.
• Provide technical assistance to operators on mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic related problems.

Equipment Interaction

• Pick and place robot working cell. (Fanuc, Asyril, Quasys)
• Pick and place manual, semi and fully automated equipment. (SRM, Ismeca, Vtek, Q-corp)
• Laser and dual pulse electrical weld equipment. (Miyachi / Unitek)
• Vacuum & shrink sealers.

Education / Skills / Abilities Required

High School Diploma or GED required with 1-3 years of related field experience is desired.

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills required.
• Preferred knowledge of Fanuc robot handling guide and 2D IR vision.
• Highly motivated self‑starter with proactive approach to solving problems and seeing opportunities.
• Strong teamwork abilities, excellent written and communications skills to interact with diverse internal and external groups. Ability to maintain accurate records and data files with strong organizational skills.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, ability to set and manage multiple priorities and to set and meet production deadlines as communicated by management.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical prints.
• Prior Robot / automation experience strongly required. (Mechanical parts and storage system feeders, laser weld, Keyence sensors & switches, Numatics controls) and prior PLC, HMI, teach pendant - controller programming experience desired.
• Formal Fanuc training is preferred (Robot handling tool and IR vision).