Senior Automation Technician- 12 Hour Schedule -Night Shift

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Automation Technician to troubleshoot and repair equipment related to electronics and PLC systems. The role focuses on maintaining production equipment and related software, with a night shift schedule.

You will perform field installation, startup, calibration and commissioning, maintain accurate logs and documentation, and support continuous automation improvements to optimize line performance.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read P&ID and engineering drawings.
• Strong field installation and commissioning skills.
• Maintenance documentation accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electronics and PLC breakdowns.
• Install, start-up, calibrate, and commission equipment.
• Maintain equipment log books and spare parts inventory.
• Improve automation processes for cost efficiency.
• Provide ongoing automation support and on-call service.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Automation systems

Electrical knowledge

Field service

Documentation

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.

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

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.