On-site Industrial Automation Technician: PLC & HMI Expert

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is seeking an Operations Technology Automation Technician to support and advance manufacturing automation at our Columbia, SC facility. The role emphasizes hands-on PLC/HMI programming, Rockwell FactoryTalk, and collaboration with production teams to optimize performance.

The ideal candidate will lead startup activities, contribute to design and documentation, and ensure reliable operations across electrical, mechanical, and software components of automated

Qualifications

• Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite expertise required, including View, Historian, AssetCentre
• Siemens, Rexroth, or B&R PLC experience desirable
• Electrical/control system design and installation knowledge
• PLC/DCS and HMI programming experience
• Ability to read P&IDs and project drawings
• Strong communication and project management skills
• High school diploma required; associates/bachelors preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide automation support for manufacturing systems and PLC/HMI programming
• Maintain Rockwell/FactoryTalk software and automation components
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize system performance
• Lead startup and commissioning of automation projects
• Develop technical procedures and user guides for applications

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s in a related field (preferred)

Tools

Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite

RSLogix/CompactLogix

FactoryTalk View

FactoryTalk Historian

Job description

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is seeking an Operations Technology Automation Technician to support and advance manufacturing automation at our Columbia, SC facility. The role emphasizes hands-on PLC/HMI programming, Rockwell FactoryTalk, and collaboration with production teams to optimize performance.

The ideal candidate will lead startup activities, contribute to design and documentation, and ensure reliable operations across electrical, mechanical, and software components of automated