GMP Biologics Automation Technician & PLC Pro

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Town of East Greenbush (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

On-site role

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an experienced Automation Technician to support and troubleshoot GMP manufacturing equipment at our East Greenbush facility.

The role involves working with HMIs and PLCs, performing changeovers, and ensuring safe operations on the production floor. You will diagnose electrical control circuits, collaborate with manufacturing and facilities teams, and comply with data integrity regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or a related technical field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of related experience for Automation Technician II; 5+ years for Automation Technician III; 8+ years for Automation Technician IV.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and computerized systems, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of ladder logic, PID control, electrical control systems, instrumentation, and current and voltage characteristics in DC and 120/240/480 VAC circuits.
• Ability to diagnose or troubleshoot electrical control circuits using a digital multimeter and electrical schematics.
• Basic understanding of data integrity regulations.
• Special emphasis on machine controls; knowledge of Allen-Bradley and Siemens control system products strongly preferred; basic knowledge of B&R helpful.
• Experience with servers, virtualization, distributed control, and basic networking is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation technical support, troubleshooting, and assistance during routine operations, maintenance activities, equipment setups, and changeovers for manufacturing operations of GMP Bulk Biologics, Fill/Finish, and Clean Utilities systems.
• Identify and implement corrective or preventive maintenance, component replacements, or corrections on automated systems as needed.
• Communicate and coordinate Automation issue resolution for manufacturing and facilities groups.
• Full gowning when entering and working on production floor.
• Utilize specialized personal protective equipment as required, including arc flash, when working near energized equipment or when working in construction environments.
• Work independently and safely around all industrial equipment.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMIs

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

B&R

Electrical systems

Data acquisition

Instrumentation

Digital multimeter

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Servers/virtualization

Job description

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an experienced Automation Technician to support and troubleshoot GMP manufacturing equipment at our East Greenbush facility.

The role involves working with HMIs and PLCs, performing changeovers, and ensuring safe operations on the production floor. You will diagnose electrical control circuits, collaborate with manufacturing and facilities teams, and comply with data integrity regulations.