Automation Technician U-05 - 2nd Shift

Pfizer • Rochester, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Use Your Power for Purpose Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you'll help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what’s possible and taking action. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: Working with Pfizer’s dynamic 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. This position maintains and repairs all Automation, Manufacturing, Packaging/Inspection, and Utility systems/equipment with a focus on the maintenance and repair of the control system and associated equipment to ensure operation in compliance with cGMP requirements and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and OSHA standards. 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. You are recognized as a subject matter expert with specialized knowledge and skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. You will be entrusted with adapting standard methods and procedures by applying your knowledge, prior work experience and requirements. You will train others and reinforce behaviors that will help us achieve our goal of providing the best healthcare to our patients. It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

Requirements

• Applicant must have a high school diploma and/or general education degree (GED).
• 3+ years of experience of Industrial PLC, Controls, electrical 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/understanding in Automation, 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).

Nice To Haves

• Licensed electrician from the State of Michigan (i.e. Journeyman or higher).
• OEM trained and certified in industrial electrical systems (NFPA-70E).
• GMP Maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance: 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), etc). Implement program (i.e., PLC, HMI, SCADA, BMS/QBMS, Historian, Robots, SQL, etc.) modifications. Automation system software installation, troubleshooting 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\servers, 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 (multimeters, power 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.
• Projects: Provides support for Capital projects which includes but not limited to Installation, commissioning, and qualification, (I/O, alarm, drawing, startup, and shutdown sequence, verification, etc.) and/or functional testing.
• Documentation Responsibilities: Follows Good Documentation Practices per compliance requirements (i.e. 21 CFR Part 11, Data Integrity). Completes documentation required for maintenance work and logbooks.
• Training, SOP’s and GMP: Reads and follows SOPs, Job Aids, PMs, work orders and other required documents and procedures. Must be able to complete sterile garb training and work aseptically in manufacturing areas. Complete trainings in PLS and assists in training of new colleagues as required. Recommends changes to Maintenance tasks and/or SOP"s.
• EHS: Follows EHS procedures, recommended practices, job safety analysis and safe work permit. Report any abnormal situation that can impact environment, health and or safety of the colleague.
• General / Other Responsibilities: Assists other trades when necessary and or perform other duties as instructed. Ability to learn how to operate Power trucks / Power lift and elevated platforms. Housekeeping – Responsible for keeping assigned areas, as well as general areas clean and organized. Escort Contractors. May perform any other Engineering or Maintenance duty as requested by management.

Benefits

• In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies.
• We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED