Sr. Instrument Technician- 35780 (1st, 2nd or Non-Standard Shift)

CIS International LLC; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CIS International LLC in Juncos, PR seeks an Sr. Instrument Technician to calibrate, repair, install and troubleshoot process instrumentation while maintaining cGMP and Amgen regulations. The role involves documentation, SOP development, and on-call support.

The candidate will start with first/second shift or non-standard shifts with a potential extension after a 5-month project, and will work on-site in Puerto Rico.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with instrument work or military experience is required.
• High school/GED with 2 years instrument work or military experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced calibrations of instruments on process and utility equipment.
• Maintain an up-to-date spare parts inventory for equipment/systems.
• Ensure calibration paperwork and instrument files are accurate.
• Evaluate calibration cycles and optimize the program.
• Develop and maintain a detailed training program for the team.
• Design, install, configure, and start-up instruments and controllers used for process control.
• Troubleshoot and repair hardware and software in control systems.
• Lead in development and execution of validation documents for instrumentation equipment.
• May have lead responsibilities within the work team.
• Support on-call response.

Skills

Instrumentation expertise

Process control loops

PLC/DCS/MMI programming

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree + 6 months instrument work or military experience

High school diploma + 2 years instrument work or military experience

Job description

Sr. Instrument Technician- 35780 (1st, 2nd orNon-Standard Shift)

SUMMARY: Under minimal direction, is responsible for performing/providing calibration, repair, installation, troubleshooting, loop checking and documentation of instruments and process control systems used in manufacturing and utility plants and analytical labs. All work must be completed to assure minimal impact to production while complying with cGMP and Amgen regulations.

FUNCTIONS:

• Perform advanced calibrations of instruments on process and utility equipment.
• Maintain an up-to-date working spare parts inventory system for the equipment/systems.
• Ensure that calibration paperwork, instrument files and work order documentation is completed with accurate information.
• Evaluate the current calibration cycles and make appropriate changes to optimize the calibration program.
• Develop and maintain a detailed training program for the team in order to develop team's knowledge in all areas of the plant.
• Develop, revise, and review SOPs for related areas. Design, install, configure, and start-up multiple instruments and microprocessor based controllers used for process control. Troubleshoot and repair hardware and software problems for computer based process control systems.
• All work must be completed in accordance with CFRs, cGMPs, SOPs, and Amgen policies.
• Perform regular certification of equipment to verify conformance to industry standards and Amgen procedures.
• Maintain an up-to-date cGMP training book. Plan and schedule own work activities and coordinate work performed by Amgen staff and contractors with operations staff to minimize impact to production activities.
• Maintain, interpret, and update loop sheets, electrical schematics, P&ID's, I/O wiring, and panel drawings.
• Complete PLC, DCS, BMS, and MMI programming and advanced troubleshooting.
• Start-up of new equipment to ensure it meets all instrumentation design specifications.
• Assist with the development and lead in the execution of validation documents for instrumentation equipment.
• May have led responsibilities within the work team.
• Support on call response by maintaining a pager or cell phone while on-call.

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s and 6 months of instrument work or military experience.
• High school/GED + 2 years of instrument work or military experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• GxP Documentation
• Basic Calibration of Temperature, Pressure, Level and Analytical Instrumentation.
• Sanitary Diaphragms and Gaskets replacement skills.
• Autoclave/Glasswasher skills
• Maximo CMMS Documentation
• Technical Documentation skills
• Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) skills

SKILLS:

• A highly skilled craftsperson with an expert knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic instrumentation.
• Advanced understanding of process control loops, loop checks, loop tuning of process control systems, with the ability to do programming and troubleshooting of computer based control systems (PLC, DCS, BMS, MMI).
• Has received training or hands on experience in such specialized subjects as theory of control, analog and/or digital electronics, microprocessors and/or computers, and the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of field instrumentation.

WORK METHODOLOGY:

• Full on site job in Juncos, PR
• Full time job
• Expected project duration: 5months for the first contractwith a high possibility of extension based on performance and budget.
• Shifts: 1st, 2nd orNon-Standard(weekends and overtime may also be required).
• Expected hiring date: October 2026