Process Automation Technician

Pharmacann • Denver, CO

88d

About The Position

The Automation Technician is on the forefront of driving manufacturing process innovation and process optimization within a cannabis cultivation and processing facility. The Automation Technician is part of a team responsible for improving and implementing manufacturing processes, supporting daily operating site engineering challenges, and standardizing best practices firm-wide across multi-state operations. The Automation Technician will report to the Director of Controls and Automation and work closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Safety departments.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or related field (electrical or mechanical preferred) or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3+ yrs. of related work experience.
• Pharmaceutical and/or Food process/packaging is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Highly autonomous and productive in performing research and manufacturing support.
• Must be detail oriented, and organized to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Strong product safety, team, customer, and quality focus.
• Proficiency in standard office software (Google, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• CAD or process modeling software experience is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting ability, specifically around mechanical and low voltage controls situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead local process optimization efforts in product manufacturing, packaging, extraction, refining, plant processing and harvesting.
• Assist with processing and manufacturing equipment selection, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Commission new equipment and train operators.
• Manage 3rd party vendor relationships, staying on top of newest technologies and innovations.
• Analyze operating data and monitor process efficiencies.
• Support manufacturing facility expansions and new facility layouts.
• Frequent travel to other manufacturing locations as needed for providing engineering support.
• Prepare project plans, schedules, budgets, and interim reports.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Identify potential root causes using a systematic logic-based approach.
• Work with maintenance technicians to determine if the problem is electrical or mechanical and assist with mechanical work, if necessary.
• Replace or repair damaged electrical components (e.g., contactors, breakers, fuses, drives) as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree