Senior Automation Technician: PLC, Robotics & Field Support

Amneal Pharmaceuticals

Piscataway Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 41,328 - 55,104

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
401(k) matching
Bonus potential

Job summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Automation Technician to troubleshoot and repair PLC-driven control systems in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on automation hardware, instrumentation, and documentation, with on-site responsibilities across packaging lines and lab equipment.

Responsibilities include field installation, calibration, commissioning, equipment logs, and supporting uptime through proactive maintenance; a strong background in PLCs, HMIs, and process automation

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Technical/ vocational concentration inAutomation Technology or related field required.
  • 7+ years of industrial experience in automation maintenance preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in related field may reduce experience requirement.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair PLC-driven equipment and related control systems.
  • Perform installation, calibration, startup, and commissioning activities.
  • Maintain equipment log books and documentation; manage spare parts inventory.
  • Interface with shift leaders and technicians during handovers to minimize downtime.
  • Provide on-call automation support to ensure production uptime.

Skills

PLC programming
Troubleshooting
Field maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED
Technical certification in Automation or related field

Tools

P&ID drawings
SCADA/HMI systems
Process control equipment

Job description

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Automation Technician to troubleshoot and repair PLC-driven control systems in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on automation hardware, instrumentation, and documentation, with on-site responsibilities across packaging lines and lab equipment.

Responsibilities include field installation, calibration, commissioning, equipment logs, and supporting uptime through proactive maintenance; a strong background in PLCs, HMIs, and process automation

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