Position Title:

Automation Technician Location:

Greenville What We Offer Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays On-Site Wellness Clinic, Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement What You Will Do Maintain and troubleshoot pharmaceutical manufacturing and production equipment to ensure reliable operation Diagnose and repair major mechanical, electrical, and automation-related equipment issues Read and interpret advanced electrical schematics and PLC ladder logic Safely troubleshoot electronic circuits, control panels, sensors, and 24VDC control components Log into, navigate, modify, save, and recover PLC ladder logic Use PLC software to troubleshoot machine faults and equipment performance issues Back up PLC programs, robot programs, and robotic system images Navigate and modify robotic programs as needed Touch up and recover robotic movement points following equipment faults or interruptions Identify and correct electrical and automation inefficiencies Lead internal equipment integration projects involving new and existing manufacturing equipment Support equipment setup, product changeovers, preventive maintenance, and major breakdown repairs Mentor junior technicians and provide training on controls, PLCs, and automation troubleshooting Serve as a technical resource and support maintenance leadership when needed Track automation parts and supplies used during maintenance activities and communicate inventory needs to the MRO team Support continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and production efficiency initiatives Complete required SOPs, compliance training, and maintenance documentation Escalate downtime and technical issues appropriately to help return production equipment to a run-ready condition What You Need High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate degree in a technology, electrical, automation, or related technical field highly preferred 4-6 years of manufacturing experience 4-6 years of multi-craft industrial maintenance experience Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience Advanced ability to read electrical schematics and PLC ladder logic Hands-on PLC troubleshooting and programming experience Experience troubleshooting industrial automation and control systems Experience working with robotic equipment and robotic programming preferred Ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits and 24VDC control systems Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience mentoring junior technicians Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and scheduled or unscheduled overtime as required Work Environment This role works in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and regulatory compliance are essential. Technicians may be required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl while working around manufacturing and automation equipment. Employees must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Safety glasses, proper PPE, and required gowning must be worn in designated production areas. #INDSKD