Automation Technician

$72,800 - $83,200/Yr

Sumeru - Davie, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Davie, FL

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Automation Technician will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of purified water systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This role requires a combination of technical skills, including PLC programming and automation technologies, to ensure compliance with GMP standards and to support the maintenance team in troubleshooting and executing maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform automated equipment troubleshooting and maintenance on purified water systems.
• Execute planned maintenance and corrective work orders.
• Support equipment, utilities, and process troubleshooting and repairs.
• Manage multiple small projects related to new equipment, upgrades, and facility modifications.
• Update technical documents, SOPs, and change controls.
• Provide ongoing support to maintenance staff to solve complex problems and coach on failure modes.
• Implement safe work practices and process controls to ensure safe operation of equipment and facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years' experience or Associate Degree with 6 years' experience in pharmaceutical or related manufacturing facility.
• 1-3 years of experience in purified water systems operation and maintenance.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems for maintenance activities tracking.
• PLC experience or certification is a plus.
• GMP compliance-related documentation experience is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Project management experience.
• Experience with chillers.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $35 - $40 per hour.
• Contract position with potential for future opportunities.