Automation Technician — Pharma/Biotech Facility Ops

Pharmaceutical Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaceutical Company in the United States is seeking an Automation Technician to support commissioning, testing, and startup of a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical/biotech facility. This hands-on role requires expertise in industrial controls, instrumentation, electrical troubleshooting, and cGMP-compliant operations.

You will work with PLC, HMI, SCADA, BAS, and EMS systems, perform loop checks, calibrations, and document activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in automation, instrumentation, or electrical controls.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley/ Rockwell ControlLogix PLCs and FactoryTalk.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, ladder logic, instrumentation and calibration.
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and BACnet industrial protocols.
• Pharmaceutical/biotech or regulated manufacturing exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, SCADA, BAS, and EMS systems.
• Perform field I/O checkout, loop checks, signal verification, and functional testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical wiring, control loops, and field instrumentation.
• Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments.
• Interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and contractors to resolve issues.
• Maintain cGMP documentation and site procedures.

Skills

Automation

Instrumentation

Electrical controls

Troubleshooting

PLC ladder logic

Calibration

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix

FactoryTalk

HMI/SCADA software

Siemens Desigo BAS

Job description

Pharmaceutical Company in the United States is seeking an Automation Technician to support commissioning, testing, and startup of a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical/biotech facility. This hands-on role requires expertise in industrial controls, instrumentation, electrical troubleshooting, and cGMP-compliant operations.

You will work with PLC, HMI, SCADA, BAS, and EMS systems, perform loop checks, calibrations, and document activities.