Lead Automation & Controls Technician

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmavite is seeking an experienced automation and controls engineer to maintain, improve, and support the systems that operate our industrial manufacturing equipment.

You will diagnose faults, lead project work with vendors, and train maintenance staff to ensure safe, efficient production. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with growth opportunities within a leading nutrition company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience focused on control systems and automation
• Knowledge of PLC hardware, CPUs, I/O modules, and safety relays; proficient with test equipment

Responsibilities

• Automation & controls design, installation, programming, and troubleshooting of PLCs, VFDs, HMIs
• Diagnose and resolve control system failures
• Implement permanent corrective actions to prevent recurring issues
• Improve automation with advanced process control and operator interface optimization
• Document system changes and provide technical leadership for projects

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

PC-based HMI

Multimeters & test equipment

Job description

Pharmavite is seeking an experienced automation and controls engineer to maintain, improve, and support the systems that operate our industrial manufacturing equipment.

You will diagnose faults, lead project work with vendors, and train maintenance staff to ensure safe, efficient production. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with growth opportunities within a leading nutrition company.