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Contract Pharmacal Corp · 3 weeks ago

Automation & Controls Engineer – Manufacturing Equipment

Hauppauge, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $140K/yr

3+ years exp

Contract Pharmacal Corp is a leader in pharmaceutical development and contract manufacturing, seeking a hands-on Automation & Controls Engineer to support and improve manufacturing equipment in a regulated environment. The role involves troubleshooting PLC and electrical systems, designing control systems, and collaborating with various teams to enhance equipment reliability and performance.

BiotechnologyPharmaceutical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and resolve PLC, electrical, and control system issues across a wide range of manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability

Design, implement, and optimize machine control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, servos, and electrical components

Own automation documentation and standards, maintaining current PLC/HMI programs, electrical drawings, and equipment documentation

Collaborate closely with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to execute repairs, improvements, change control, and equipment qualification

Mentor and guide mechanics and technicians, promoting safe work practices, strong troubleshooting skills, and first-time-right execution

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI systemsElectrical troubleshootingAutomation documentationAutoCADMechanical problem-solvingOSHA knowledgeNEC knowledgeContinuous learning

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Minimum 3 years of progressive experience supporting and improving automated manufacturing equipment

Mechanically curious and systems-oriented thinker

Comfortable working directly on equipment in a production environment

Enjoys variety, challenge, and continuous learning

Practical, hands-on problem solver – not purely theoretical

Hands-on experience with PLC, HMI, and servo systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi)

Experience troubleshooting electrical control panels, sensors, drives, and actuators

Working knowledge of OSHA and NEC requirements

Preferred

AutoCAD or similar electrical drafting experience

Company

Contract Pharmacal Corp

Contract Pharmacal Corp is a pharmaceuticals company specializing in solid dose drugs and dietary supplements.

Founded in 1971

Hauppauge, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://cpc.com

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