Pharma Automation Controls Technician

Socket.dev; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Datwyler is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and improve manufacturing equipment in a GMP-compliant, ISO-certified rubber manufacturing environment.

You will execute preventive and predictive maintenance, support process controls and instrumentation, and drive continuous improvement to ensure reliability and product quality. A strong focus on documentation and regulatory compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial automation and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMI systems, industrial sensors, and automation hardware.
• Experience with low-voltage controls, VFDs, servo drives, and temperature/pressure control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Proficiency using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, signal generators, and calibration equipment.
• Basic understanding of industrial networking concepts related to automation systems.
• Experience working with 110VAC – 480VAC power distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electro-mechanical production equipment and facility systems.
• Executes maintenance activities in accordance with approved maintenance plans and validated equipment requirements.
• Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems to minimize downtime.
• Supports calibration and verification of instrumentation including pressure, temperature, and process control devices.
• Maintains servo drives, VFDs, motors, sensors, and control hardware.
• Works with engineering and operations to maintain equipment within validated process parameters.
• Diagnoses control system issues and coordinates with remote programming or automation support.
• Documents work orders within SAP or CMMS systems.
• Maintains ISO, GMP, and SOP compliance; ensures audit readiness.
• Monitors equipment performance and supports CAPA activities.
• Oversees spare parts inventory and coordinates with maintenance leadership.

Skills

PLCs

HMI systems

Industrial sensors

Automation hardware

VFDs

Education

Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens automation hardware

SCADA/automation tools

Job description

Datwyler is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and improve manufacturing equipment in a GMP-compliant, ISO-certified rubber manufacturing environment.

You will execute preventive and predictive maintenance, support process controls and instrumentation, and drive continuous improvement to ensure reliability and product quality. A strong focus on documentation and regulatory compliance is required.