Associate Engineer, Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting - (JP15048)

3 Key Consulting•New Albany, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

3 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. The ideal candidate is an Automation Technician with strong hands-on PLC troubleshooting skills, ladder logic reading, HMI familiarity, and packaging equipment experience. They should be able to collaborate with mechanical techs and adept at diagnosing electrical/automation issues in a GMP manufacturing environment. Industry background is flexible; the key requirement is practical automation experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. 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 a Non-Standard Shifts structure. You will take part in the coordination of tech support on engineering, regulatory, compliance, calibration, quality, microbial/environmental, technical cleaning, validation, electrical, and process automation issues. This position is open to supplement additional workload on the team.

Requirements

Rockwell / 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.
Strong communication skills are essential.
Bachelor degree OR Associate degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience
No demonstrated PLC experience is a red flag.
Poor communication is a red flag.

Nice To Haves

Automation Technician (2 years)
Ladder logic reading
HMI familiarity
Packaging equipment experience
Able to collaborate with mechanical techs
Adept at diagnosing electrical/automation issues in a GMP manufacturing environment
Practical automation experience
Siemens and B&R controls familiarity
Systech serialization familiarity
Cognex cameras familiarity
SCADA familiarity

Responsibilities

Support production by quickly troubleshooting and resolving issues on packaging equipment.
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.
Investigate complex issues or problems through the mentorship of experienced staff.
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.