Automation Technician – Pharma Filling & Packaging Systems

BioSpace

Pleasant Prairie (WI)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 69,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

Vacation 120 hours

Shift bonus

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Lilly is seeking an Engineering Automation Technician to provide hands-on mechanical, electrical, and automation support for OEM filling equipment. You will troubleshoot PLC/HMI, work with Operations to restore equipment, and lead improvement projects to maintain qualified, safe, and reliable production lines.

Strong technical background in automation and manufacturing, plus experience with cGMP, instrumentation, and CMMS, is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting highly automated manufacturing equipment (preferred filling, sterilization, or packaging systems).
Working knowledge of PLC and HMI platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
Experience with industrial instrumentation, sensors, and electrical troubleshooting.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., Maximo, SAP).
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

Provide first-line mechanical automation and electrical support for OEM automated filling equipment to minimize downtime.
Troubleshoot PLC/HMI and automation hardware (sensors, vision systems, drives, instrumentation) and partner with Operations to safely restore equipment to service.
Investigate recurring faults and production delays.
Plan and execute equipment and mechanical automation improvements (upgrades, obsolescence planning, and small projects).
Ensure automation work complies with safety requirements, cGMP, and site procedures.
Document and communicate issues, root causes, and corrective actions.
Support development of standard work, tools, and training to improve troubleshooting effectiveness across Operations and Engineering.
Create maintenance action plans and support periodic reviews of equipment condition and qualification state.
This is a 12Hr day shift position 2-2-3 schedule.