Lead Automation Technician: Process Control & Troubleshooting
Insight Global
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Job summary
Insight Global in Clayton, NC is seeking a maintenance engineer to support troubleshooting and repair of automated process control systems. You will perform preventative maintenance, assist in developing procedures, and coordinate with production schedules and vendors.
The role requires extensive experience with PLC/SCADA systems, HMI/DCS, and MS SQL, with preference for pharma, biotech, or related industries. Overtime or shift changes may be required. Strong problem-solving skills are essential.
Qualifications
- Requires an Associate’s degree or GED with years of automated/process control experience
- Proficient in supporting and maintaining process control systems
- Experience in Pharma/Biotech/Food/Cosmetics/Beverage industries preferred
- Willing to work overtime or different shifts as needed
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong troubleshooting skills for automated/IT hardware interfaces and components
- Experience with PLCs (Rockwell/Siemens), HMI, PCS/DCS (DeltaV, iFix), Historian (OSI PI, iBatch), SCADA, MES (Syncade, PAS-X), MS SQL
- Proficient PLC programming troubleshooting
Responsibilities
- Support troubleshooting during process downtime
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair control system hardware
- Perform routine, preventative, and predictive maintenance
- Assist in the development of maintenance procedures
- Support control system equipment installations
- Assist in managing control system hardware inventory
- Support plans to maintain & improve process control systems
- Schedule & execute plans in coordination with production schedules
- Support technical clarifications with suppliers & internal stakeholders
- Work closely with external vendors and contractors to solve problems and implement improvements
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Job description
Insight Global in Clayton, NC is seeking a maintenance engineer to support troubleshooting and repair of automated process control systems. You will perform preventative maintenance, assist in developing procedures, and coordinate with production schedules and vendors.
The role requires extensive experience with PLC/SCADA systems, HMI/DCS, and MS SQL, with preference for pharma, biotech, or related industries. Overtime or shift changes may be required. Strong problem-solving skills are essential.
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