Senior Maintenance Technician

Automation Engineering TechnicianPharmaceuticalStart date: ASAP$27-$35 p/h + $5000 sign on bonusPlymouth, MN

We are working with a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Minnesota who are continuously expanding and need an Automation Engineering Technician & Sr. Automation Engineering Technician (2nd shift, 3:00pm – 11:15pm/ 3rd shit 11:00pm – 7:15pm) who will repair, maintain, and assist manufacturing & packaging operations to ensure automated packaging line and large-scale manufacturing equipment is maintained. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment/machinery. Follows all required safety practices and completes required documentation to ensure compliance to cGMP's.

Essential Job Duties:Effectively troubleshoots and resolves automated machinery/mechanical equipment issues utilizing a systematic logical approach until the root cause is identified.Completes work orders and preventative maintenance tasks using fundamental, mechanical applied knowledge and experience.Ensures self and others compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices, safety standards, corporate policies, and procedures.Fabricates / repairs failed components as needed.Programming of electronic devices including: VFD's, PLC's, and other various controllers.Designs / fabricates complex machinery to facilitate operations as needed.Effective and efficient decision making and prioritization skills.Identifies inefficiencies and improvements and offers effective solutions.Maintains adequate critical spare parts inventory for assigned functional areas.Assists with the procurement of parts /quotes for budgeted items.Coordinates and leads the installations of new equipment, modifications, and enhancements.Supports the engineering department with various projects and initiatives.Works with outside contractors/vendors, as needed.Maintain and repair HVAC and supporting utility equipment.

Requirements:Automation Engineering Technician – (Mid-level)Vocational degree in automated machinery systems or equivalent from a two-year college and 2 years’ minimum work experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment; OR high school diploma (or equivalent) 4 years' minimum work experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment. Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotech, food manufacturing, cosmetics, or electronics preferred. Understanding of electronics, PLC programming, electrical controls, pneumatics, fluid power encoders /resolvers, stepper motors, servo drives, VFD's, control loops, thermocouples, and safety systems. Experience working in a GMP environment, preferred.

Requirements:Sr. Automation Engineering Technician (Senior-level)Vocational degree in automated machinery systems or equivalent from a two-year college and 4 years' minimum work experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment; OR high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years' minimum work experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.Preferred work experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, food manufacturing or electronics.Advanced understanding/skills working with: electronics, PLC programming, electrical controls, pneumatics, fluid power encoders /resolvers, stepper motors, servo drives, VFD's, control loops, thermocouples, and safety systems. Experience working in a GMP environment, strongly preferred.Boiler's license required (or willingness to obtain within first 6 months of employment).