E&I Technician

Perrigo Company plc; Milton (VT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision insurance

Dental

401K Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Quarterly Bonus

Job summary

Perrigo Nutritionals in Georgia, VT is seeking an Instrument Technician to join the Process Automation Controls group. The Day Shift (6am-6pm EST) operates on a biweekly 2/2/3 schedule.

This is a full-time role with competitive pay and benefits. Responsibilities include calibrating instrumentation, installing and troubleshooting control systems, reviewing drawings, programming PLCs, and documenting work per SOPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology preferred.
• Proficiency in SLC/PLC programming and hardware architecture.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English for SOPs and safety.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate instrumentation and maintain calibration documentation.
• Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot plant control systems and equipment.
• Define instrumentation requirements and troubleshoot power and control systems.
• Review system drawings, P&ID’s, and equipment manuals.
• Operate interface devices for PLCs and computers for program changes.
• Write and debug PLC programs (preferred).
• Interface with vendors as needed.
• Assist in training of others.
• Provide accurate documentation of work per SOPs and work instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

Instrumentation

Electrical systems

English proficiency

Troubleshooting

Education

Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC hardware architecture

SLC/PLC programming

Job description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

Perrigo Company is dedicated to making lives better by bringing high quality and affordable self-care products that consumers trust everywhere they are sold. Help us do it!

Perrigo Nutritionals, located in Georgia, VT is currently looking for a highly motivated Instrument Technician to join the Process Automation Controls group who will work the Day Shift (6am-6pm EST) on a biweekly repeating 2/2/3 schedule (i.e. Week A: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat; Week B: Sun, Wed, Thurs).

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a minimum starting pay rate of $29.40 per hour + a 15% shift premium. A comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including but not limited to Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Quarterly Bonus, and more is also provided by Perrigo.

In March of 2025, Perrigo announced that the Georgia, VT facility will close with an estimated date of July 2027. However, we want to make the remaining work experience with us as compelling as possible during that time!

Perrigo is committed to offering a highly competitive severance package for employees who see this project through to completion. At the time of the plant closure, if your tenure length is at least 12 months, you would be entitled to 52 weeks (one year’s worth) of base pay, bonus, and company-paid COBRA coverage for up to 1-year following your exit. For employees with less than 12 months’ tenure at the time of plant closure, they will receive 36 weeks (9 months) of base pay, bonus, and COBRA coverage. These severance offerings would be consistent with the terms of the Perrigo Company plc Severance Policy for U.S. Employees. From a new employee’s start date with Perrigo through their role completion, employment with Perrigo will remain as full-time, regular, benefits-eligible, and at-will employment classification.

Scope of the Role

An E&I Technician is able to diagnose and troubleshoot all plant control and automation systems along with advanced troubleshooting of mechanical systems, packaging equipment and instrumentation devices is necessary while minimizing downtown during plant operation. Position will occasionally design and supervise new control installations. Responsibilities include the use of test equipment to perform routine plant calibrations. Meticulous record keeping is essential. The technician will require a very diversified skills set. Ability to follow written and oral instructions, properly complete documentation of the following for example: work instructions (SOP’s), line changeover sheets, critical control point sheets, and equipment logbooks.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Calibrate electronic, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation and maintain instrument and electrical systems components; maintain all calibration documentation.
• Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot plant control systems and equipment.
• Defines instrumentation requirements and troubleshoots power and control systems.
• Review system drawings, P&ID’s, and equipment manuals.
• Operate interface devices for programmable controllers and computers for purposes of program changes and troubleshooting.
• Write and debug PLC programs preferred.
• Interface with vendors when necessary.
• Assist in training of others.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of work as directed by standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience Required

• Requires completion of a high school diploma, General Education Development (GED) or equivalency.
• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Proficiency at SLC/PLC programming and hardware architecture along with an understanding of manufacturing plant processes will be necessary to perform the routine troubleshooting and design tasks of this job.
• Proficient in the calibration and maintenance of electronic/pneumatic instrumentation, controls and PLC systems.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English at a level sufficient to accurately follow safety protocols, operating procedures (SOPs, WIs), regulatory signage, and verbal instructions. This is essential to ensure your safety, wellbeing, and product quality.
• Must meet all locally defined training requirements.

Preferred Experience

• 3 years of experience as an electronics technician, calibrating, troubleshooting electronic/pneumatic instrumentation and controls and PLC control systems is preferred.
• The ability to maintain meticulous calibration records that are accurate and legible; the ability to interpret and initiate drawings, sketches and logic diagrams.

Physical Requirements

• Requires ability to lift up to 55 pounds; potentially up to 30 pounds overhead on occasion.
• Must be able to walk and stand on concrete floors for up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to stoop, squat, and bend.
• Must be able to frequently grasp objects, small hand tools, calipers, etc. Must possess sufficient visual and audio acuity to work safely and accurately in an industrial environment.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment to comply with hazardous procedures.
• Protective Equipment Requirement**
• Must be able to comply with locally required worker safety, environmental and health practices.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo