Process Controls Technician

WaveCrest Staffing Group; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

WaveCrest Staffing Group's client, a leading pharma/biotech manufacturer, seeks a Process Controls Tech to join their Seymour, Indiana facility on 2nd shift (3pm-11pm). The role focuses on PLC/HMI programming, robotics, and process improvements, with $24-$32/hr DOE.

You will troubleshoot PLCs and PC components, manage changes and CAPA, support validation, and help maintain equipment up to 480V. A high school diploma and 3–7+ years in control systems in pharma/biotech settings are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–7+ years designing, programming and testing control/automation systems in pharma/biotech environments.
• Proficient with PLC and HMI programming across Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Strong loop checking, startup, troubleshooting and commissioning experience in industrial settings.
• Understanding of control philosophy and functional requirement specs.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulatory requirements and electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Identify, maintain and troubleshoot PLCs and PC components and programs using relevant software.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on controls and devices; PMs include routine battery replacement and backups.
• Identify and maintain robotics system components; troubleshoot HMI components.
• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits up to 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC.
• Create a library and archive programs for systems and equipment; support changes and upgrades.
• Support change control process and CAPA to ensure compliance and process improvement.
• Assist with project management tasks and validation efforts.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics

Electrical design

Allen Bradley

Siemens

cGMP

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Pay Rate Low: $24.00 | Pay Rate High: $32.00

Our client is an industry leader in providing high-quality, affordable generic pharmaceutical products nationwide. Our client puts their employees first and has upgraded their equipment to state of the art equipment. They are seeking a Process Controls Tech to join their team!

Schedule: 2nd shift Mon-Fri 3p-11p

Pay: $24-$32/hr DOE

Type of Job: Temp to hire

Responsibilities

• Identify, maintain and troubleshoot PLC’s and PC components and programs using relevant software
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance tasks/activities on controls and devices. PMs include routine battery replacement, routine backups, etc
• Identify and maintain robotics system components
• Identify, maintain, and troubleshoot HMI components
• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits and control systems up to and including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC system
• Create a library and archive programs for systems and equipment
• Assist with all levels of process and controls improvements from basic wiring/component replacement or upgrades to complete system or controls upgrades
• Perform basic project management tasks
• Support the Change Control Process- equipment or program changes or upgrades through Validation efforts
• Support the Deviation and CAPA processes on site to ensure compliance and process improvement strategies

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must have 3-7+ years of experience in the designing, programming and testing of control and automation systems in a pharma/biotech manufacturing, laboratory, R&D or pilot plant environment
• Proficient experience in implementing control methodology in PLC and HMI platforms with a high level of understanding of various programming languages
• Proficient in loop checking, startup, troubleshooting and commissioning support in an industrial environment
• Proficient ability to understand control philosophy and write functional requirement specifications
• Knowledge of engineering documentation requirements in a cGMP regulated environment
• PLC and Motion Control programming, testing, and debugging experience is required
• Electrical design and layout experience including power distribution, I/O devices, sensors, etc.
• Understanding of domestic and international electrical codes (NEC, NFPA79, IEC60204-1)
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens products is preferred