Pharma Automation Technician: Field Commissioning & PLC

eTeam

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

eTeam seeks a skilled Automation Technician to support field commissioning, testing, and startup of a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical facility in the United States. You will deploy, commission and test automation equipment and BAS/PCS systems, ensuring safe, compliant operation.

Ideal candidates have hands-on PLC/HMI/SCADA experience, strong instrumentation calibration skills, and the ability to review ECNs and cGMP documentation while collaborating with project teams and contractors.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, or a related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years of automation, instrumentation, or electrical controls experience in pharma/biotech/medical devices.
Strong communication skills and ability to cross-communicate with project teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

Support field commissioning, testing, and startup of automated pharmaceutical equipment and utilities.
Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, BAS, and instrumentation with diagnostics tools.
Review ECN process and cGMP documentation; ensure regulatory compliance and safe operation.