Automation Controls Technician

Agilent Technologies

69d • $41 - $64

About The Position

Join the growing Agilent team supporting our large scale facility expansion in Frederick, Colorado. The Automation Controls Technician (I&C) will support startup, commissioning and troubleshooting of process equipment and systems used in the manufacture of Oligonucleotides. This is a high-impact role suited for a hands-on, experienced technician who thrives in fast-paced, GMP-regulated environments. Equipment includes manufactured PLC based skids, PC based applications, and network hosted systems (Process Control System, Building Automation System, etc.). This role will support the automation, maintenance and engineering teams for existing manufacturing trains. Support automation and controls systems including Plant Control Systems (PCS/SCADA), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Data Historian/Analytics, OT (Operational Technology) infrastructure and standalone bioprocessing skids. Provide troubleshooting, maintain, and repair instrumentation, controls, automation hardware, and software. Work with contractors and consultants during the system integration, execution and start-up of automation projects. Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, automation, IT, manufacturing, validation, safety, and quality to resolve automation and control issues. Support GxP regulations including change controls, data integrity and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11. Support Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities as a technical resource. Support Asset Lifecycle Maintenance Program through planning, scheduling, and execution of work activities. Partner with site and global IT teams to develop and maintain Operational Technology (OT)/IT infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent.
• 4+ years relevant experience as a Controls Technician in industry, exposed to varying automation technologies in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or fine chemicals industry.
• Experience in a technical trade or vocational school is preferred.
• 6+ years of confirmed hands-on experience with SCADA, PLC, BAS systems, and validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Ability to use drawings, prints, and instruction manuals for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to maintain and properly operate electrical testing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair control system panels.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Dedicated problem solver with a collaborative mentality and ability to support multi-functional initiatives in a GMP-regulated setting.

Responsibilities

• Support startup, commissioning and troubleshooting of process equipment and systems used in the manufacture of Oligonucleotides.
• Support automation and controls systems including Plant Control Systems (PCS/SCADA), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Data Historian/Analytics, OT infrastructure and standalone bioprocessing skids.
• Provide troubleshooting, maintain, and repair instrumentation, controls, automation hardware, and software.
• Work with contractors and consultants during the system integration, execution and start-up of automation projects.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, automation, IT, manufacturing, validation, safety, and quality to resolve automation and control issues.
• Support GxP regulations including change controls, data integrity and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11.
• Support Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities as a technical resource.
• Support Asset Lifecycle Maintenance Program through planning, scheduling, and execution of work activities.
• Partner with site and global IT teams to develop and maintain Operational Technology (OT)/IT infrastructure.

Benefits

• Full-time equivalent pay range of $41.27 - $64.48/hr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees