Automation Engineering Tech

Associate Engineer, Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLC TroubleshootingJob Title: Associate Engineer, Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLC troubleshootingLocation: New Albany, OH. 43054Employment Type: ContractBusiness Unit: Manufacturing Systems EngineeringDuration: 1+ year (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)Pay Rate: $28 - $32/hour W2 with benefitsNotes: Only qualified candidates need apply. Shift details: PM shift 6:00 pm – 6:30 am, 2-2-3 schedule.Job Description3 Key Consulting is hiring an Associate Engineer, Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company. Ideal candidate is an Automation Technician (2 years) with strong hands-on PLC troubleshooting skills, ladder logic reading, HMI familiarity, and packaging equipment experience. Able to collaborate with mechanical techs, and adept at diagnosing electrical/automation issues in a GMP manufacturing environment. Industry background is flexible; key requirement is practical automation experience. In this role, you will provide technical engineering support on all system/equipment optimization strategies, upgrades, replacements, and modifications. You will evaluate and determine if utility systems, process maintenance, instrumentation/calibration/electrical systems and technical cleaning systems are maintained in compliance with all applicable industry standards, regulatory standards and FDA standards in the Inspection and Packaging area in Non-Standard Shifts structure.Take part in the coordination of tech support on engineering, regulatory, compliance, calibration, quality, microbial/environmental, technical cleaning, validation, electrical, and process automation issues.Supplement additional workload on teamTop Must Have SkillsRockwell / Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting experience. Must be able to login and use the PLC program to do basic troubleshooting.Troubleshooting production equipment. Must be able to use a multimeter and read electrical schematics.Day to Day ResponsibilitiesSupport production by quickly troubleshooting and resolving issues on packaging equipment.Most equipment is controlled by Rockwell / Allen-Bradley controls. Sub-systems on equipment include Systech serialization, Cognex cameras, SCADA.Assist during regulatory agency inspections. Provide technical support in response to the FDA and other regulatory agencies.Support cGMP validation of equipment and processes.Complete advanced maintenance activities or operate and monitor sophisticated plant support equipment in accordance with CFRs, cGMPs, SOPs, job plans, and client policies.Assist the team with maintaining an up-to-date working spare parts inventory system for equipment/systems.Evaluate the current maintenance procedures and assist in the changes to optimize the maintenance program troubleshoot and repair equipment/system failures.Interpret and review utility, process system/equipment, plumbing, ductwork plans, architectural, and HVAC P&ID's.Support Operations using Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).Support Operations in non-standard shifts that include weekends and/or holidays as determined by the business.Basic QualificationsBachelor degree OR Associate degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experienceRed FlagsNo demonstrated PLC experience.Interview Process2 interviews, both via Microsoft Teams.