Senior Automation Technician- 12 Hour Schedule -Day Shift

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC; Piscataway Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Automation Technician to troubleshoot and repair electronics and PLC systems, maintain documentation, and support software and records. The role includes installation, startup, calibration, and commissioning, with a 12-hour day shift (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM).

You will work on control and mechanical systems across production lines, maintain logs, and provide ongoing automation support to minimize downtime and improve efficiency on upstream

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot and repair electronics and PLC-related breakdowns.
• Maintain related documentation, program records and software.
• Support installation, startup, calibration and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Handle installation and troubleshooting of control and mechanical systems across packaging and lab equipment.
• Maintain equipment logs and repair/adjustment records.
• Improve automation processes for production efficiency.
• Provide on-call automation support and field/bench tech coverage as needed.
• Verify P&ID, layouts and engineering drawings.
• Escalate downtime and communicate with shift lead to minimize interruptions.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Field technician

Maintenance planning

Team coordination

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA

Engineering drawings

Job description

Description:

The Senior Automation Technician will troubleshoot and repair equipment related to Electronics and programmable logic controller (PLC) breakdowns. The candidate will also be responsible to maintain related documentation, program records and related software.

Day Shift - 12-hour rotating schedule (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM)

Essential Functions:

• Handle the installation and troubleshooting of Control and Mechanical Systems, in order to automate upstream and downstream processing equipment i.e.: Mixers, Coaters, Pouchers, Cartoners, Packaging Lines, Laboratory Equipment, Facility Systems, Stability Chambers, BMS, Water System Controls, Tablet Press, Fluid Bed Dryers, Granulators, and Vision Systems as well as upload and download PLC programs.
• Perform hands-on field installation, operational start-up, calibration, and commissioning activities.Interfaces daily with shift leader and technician at shift change. Maintains cleanliness of all equipment. Assists shift lead in maintaining quality of finished product through proper machine operation. Responsible for maintaining spare parts inventory with a proper cataloging of parts. Provide a timely notification to shift lead of maintenance issues and downtime. Reviews line history and documentation to enhance line efficiencies. Follows escalation plan to minimize downtime. Maintains and updates all equipment log books with accurate repair/adjustment information.
• Improve and monitor automation processes for optimum cost efficiency of production.
• Provide support as a field technician, bench technician, robotics technician, production support technician and maintenance technician, on an as needed. Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs.
• Fully comprehend, verify, and develop P&ID, Engineering Layout, Engineering Drawings and Engineering documents.
• Provide automation and technical support on an on-going basis, which includes troubleshooting functions, and being on-call to ensure service.