Night Controls Technician – Automation & PLC Specialist

West Pharmaceutical Services / Progressive Medical; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Controls Technician to support and maintain automated manufacturing systems. You will troubleshoot PLCs, servo drives, sensors, vision systems, and networks, working with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include project ownership, equipment validation, updating schematics, and ensuring compliance with safety, FDA cGMP, and ISO standards in a 3‑shift environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of controls, automation, or industrial electrical experience.
• Experience supporting automated assembly lines.
• Familiarity with medical device manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLCs and servo motors to diagnose faults.
• Support machine networks and vision systems troubleshooting.
• Assist production during downtime events.
• Maintain and update schematics and documentation.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and quality standards.

Skills

PLC platforms

Servo systems

Motion control

Industrial networks

Machine vision

HMI troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Ladder logic

Root cause analysis

Pharma familiarity

FDA cGMP ISO

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related field

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Controls Technician to support and maintain automated manufacturing systems. You will troubleshoot PLCs, servo drives, sensors, vision systems, and networks, working with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include project ownership, equipment validation, updating schematics, and ensuring compliance with safety, FDA cGMP, and ISO standards in a 3‑shift environment.