Senior Automation Technician- 12 Hour Schedule -Night Shift

Job 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.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School or GED - Required
• Vocational/Technical concentration in Automation Technology, Mechatronics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Electrical Circuits, Electrical Machinery, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), or a related technical field Required

Experience:

• Must have 7 years or more of relevant experience in an industrial or manufacturing plant, printing, food, pharmaceutical, or other technology-driven industry. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics, or a related field may qualify with 5 years or more of relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Arithmetic
• Detail Oriented
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Hand Tools
• Machining
• Power Tool Operation
• Quality Control
• Time Management
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Job Info

• Job Identification 8445
• Job Category Manufacturing Repair & Maintenance
• Locations 49 Colonial Drive, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, US
• Job Schedule Full time