Night-Shift Controls & Automation Technician

Pharmavite; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Pharmavite in Ohio is seeking an experienced automation and controls engineer to maintain, improve, and support the automation systems that run our manufacturing equipment. You will diagnose issues, optimize control loops, and lead projects with outside vendors while supporting maintenance teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology or equivalent with 5+ years in industry, involving PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience focused on: Control system development, installation, troubleshooting, and automation systems support.

Responsibilities

• Automation & controls design, installation, programming, and troubleshooting: PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and process control loops.
• Diagnose and resolve control system failures. Implement permanent corrective actions to prevent recurring issues. Improve automation through advanced process control alarm management and operator interface optimization. Document system changes, upgrades, and modifications.
• Manufacturing support: Serve as first-line technical support for automation-related production issues. Recommend equipment and process improvements. Ensure control systems support safe and efficient production operations. Perform and support preventative maintenance activities.
• Project & technical leadership: Manage assigned automation and controls projects. Work with outside vendors and technical representatives. Train maintenance and engineering personnel on controls systems and troubleshooting. Serve as a technical resource for mechanics and technicians.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial automation

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety relays

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Pharmavite in Ohio is seeking an experienced automation and controls engineer to maintain, improve, and support the automation systems that run our manufacturing equipment. You will diagnose issues, optimize control loops, and lead projects with outside vendors while supporting maintenance teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology or equivalent with 5+ years in industry, involving PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation.