Senior Automation Technician- 12 Hour Schedule -Night Shift

Amneal India•Piscataway, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Automation Technician will troubleshoot and repair equipment related to Electronics and programmable logic controller (PLC) breakdowns. The candidate will also be responsible to maintain related documentation, program records and related software. This is a Night Shift position with a 12-hour rotating schedule (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM).

Requirements

Troubleshoot and repair equipment related to Electronics and programmable logic controller (PLC) breakdowns.
Maintain related documentation, program records and related software.
Upload and download PLC programs.
Perform hands-on field installation, operational start-up, calibration, and commissioning activities.
Maintain cleanliness of all equipment.
Maintain spare parts inventory with a proper cataloging of parts.
Provide timely notification of maintenance issues and downtime.
Review line history and documentation to enhance line efficiencies.
Follow escalation plan to minimize downtime.
Maintain and update all equipment log books with accurate repair/adjustment information.
Improve and monitor automation processes for optimum cost efficiency of production.
Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs.
Fully comprehend, verify, and develop P&ID, Engineering Layout, Engineering Drawings and Engineering documents.
Provide automation and technical support on an on-going basis, which includes troubleshooting functions, and being on-call to ensure service.

Responsibilities

Handle the installation and troubleshooting of Control and Mechanical Systems, in order to automate upstream and downstream processing equipment i.e.: Mixers, Coaters, Pouchers, Cartoners, Packaging Lines, Laboratory Equipment, Facility Systems, Stability Chambers, BMS, Water System Controls, Tablet Press, Fluid Bed Dryers, Granulators, and Vision Systems as well as upload and download PLC programs.
Perform hands-on field installation, operational start-up, calibration, and commissioning activities.
Interfaces daily with shift leader and technician at shift change.
Maintains cleanliness of all equipment.
Assists shift lead in maintaining quality of finished product through proper machine operation.
Responsible for maintaining spare parts inventory with a proper cataloging of parts.
Provide a timely notification to shift lead of maintenance issues and downtime.
Reviews line history and documentation to enhance line efficiencies.
Follows escalation plan to minimize downtime.
Maintains and updates all equipment log books with accurate repair/adjustment information.
Improve and monitor automation processes for optimum cost efficiency of production.
Provide support as a field technician, bench technician, robotics technician, production support technician and maintenance technician, on an as needed.
Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs.
Fully comprehend, verify, and develop P&ID, Engineering Layout, Engineering Drawings and Engineering documents.
Provide automation and technical support on an on-going basis, which includes troubleshooting functions, and being on-call to ensure service.