Senior Controls System Specialist

Kindeva Drug Delivery•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$55 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

The role partners closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality to minimize downtime, support compliant operations, and maintain adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), data integrity, and safety requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree or technical certification in Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.
5+ years of experience supporting industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or food) preferred.
Maintenance experience with cleanrooms in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of PLC hardware and logic troubleshooting.
Experience with industrial drives (VFDs, servos) and motor control systems.
Strong understanding of industrial sensors and instrumentation (e.g. temperature, pressure flow, level)
Familiarity with HMIs industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, etc.)
understanding of electrical theory, including low and high voltage systems.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and modify PLC-based control systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
Diagnose issues related to control logic, inputs/outputs (I/O), communication networks, and HMI systems
Support multi-axis robotics, VFDs, servo drives, and motor control systems
Install, configure, and troubleshoot vision systems
Perform troubleshooting, calibration, and replacement of sensors and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level, proximity sensors, photo eyes).
Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Support equipment startup, changeovers, and continuous improvement initiatives
Execute preventive maintenance activities for control systems and instrumentation
Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, standardization, and performance
Support equipment upgrades, obsolescence mitigation, and new installations
Maintain and document compliance with GMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and data integrity standards
Accurately document work in CMMS, deviations, and change control records
Support validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols
Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality teams
Communicate technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Support training of operators and maintenance staff on system basics
Perform mechanical troubleshooting and corrective maintenance as needed
Escalate complex issues in a timely manner.