Senior Automation Technician - PLC & Robotics

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

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