Automation Technician - Manufacturing Skilled Trade Solutions

Job Summary:

Global Pharmaceutical manufacturer is looking to add to their engineering team. You will play a critical part in managing the Automation engineering activities involving the install, design, program, maintenance, and repair of Automation systems.

Responsible to troubleshooting, diagnostics, disassembly, assembly, repair, identifying and replacing parts and a proactive maintenance of systems and electrical equipment in a cost-effective manner.

Location: Rochester, MI

Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Pay: $46.07per hour

Shift: 2nd

Responsibilities:

• Performs Preventive and Predictive Maintenance of electrical and controls systems, following the established guidelines for the CMMS system, operational procedures, site and Manufacturer recommended maintenance practices.
• Reports opportunities identified during Preventive Maintenance execution.
• Review and provides recommendations for Preventive Maintenance task improvements.
• Follow the maintenance plan and alerts when there might be a risk of not complying with the schedule.
• Generates Maintenance work order to report and coordinate repairs for task out of the scope of the Preventive Maintenance.
• Installs, repairs, inspects, test, replace and maintains control systems/components.

Equipment Troubleshooting:

• Manages all functions of the Qualified Building Management System and Building Management System (QBMS/BMS) and is responsible for wiring diagrams, backups, and Automation reports (i.e., alarms, trending, etc).
• Maintaining all control systems (programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Implement program (i.e., PLC, HMI, SCADA, BMS/QBMS, Historian, Robots, SQL, etc.) modifications.
• Automation system software installation and configuration.
• Install, maintain, and inspect Automation control system, workstation (HMI/OIT), VFDs, devices.
• Install, maintain, inspect and replace electrical and communication (ethernet) wiring.
• Interface daily with computers, performing data entry and data (i.e., trend report, alarm reports) retrieval.
• Install, replace and troubleshooting variable frequency drives, encoders, motor, computerized vision system.
• Responsible for Automation Disaster Recovery task (system and data backups, restores, archives, migration and export).
• Responsible for the Automation SDLC documentation (i.e., URS, SIA, DDS, FDS, SCR, Backup Forms) reports.
• Responsible for the Logical Security task (User Account Management) for the Automation System.
• Monitor, investigate, communicate, document and address Automation Systems alarms in a daily basis.
• Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains Automation system/devices.
• Develop solutions to routine problems following established Pfizer policies and procedures.
• Utilizes tools, equipment, ladders, lifts, etc., in safe manner per plant safety procedures. Maintains a clean and safe jobsite at all times.
• Participates in safety training programs.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Applicant must have a high school diploma and/or general education degree (GED).
• Licensed electrician from the State of Michigan (i.e. Journeyman or higher).
• 5+ years of experience of Industrial PLC, Controls or automation maintenance, repair and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability and experience reading, modifying, troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers, HMIs and PLCs. Knowledge of programming languages (Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structural Test, Function block).
• Demonstrated aptitude in electrical and instrumentation skills.
• Knowledge of industry practices and standards.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Well-developed time management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and strong work ethic.
• OEM trained and certified in industrial automation systems (Eg: Rockwell (PLC/HMI/SCADA/BMS), Fanuc, Network Architecture, Systech vision systems).