CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) · 22 hours ago
Automation & Controls Technician
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Search has been retained by Optima Machinery Corporation for their Pharma Division to identify Automation & Controls Technicians to serve their team. The Automation & Controls Technician position supports the Optima Pharma Division by performing control system installations, servicing machines, and interfacing with clients to ensure efficient operations.
AccountingConsultingOutsourcing
Hiring Manager
LeAnn Cantwell
Responsibilities
All aspects of control system installation, from control panel assembly, field wiring, machine installations, machine troubleshooting, and general electrical services
Installing machines and making the process adjustments both mechanically and electrically for efficient operation
Servicing existing machines at customer’s facilities. Implementing upgrades and improving running efficiency
Interface with clients as well as subcontractors and solve issues and problems to the satisfaction of the company and client
Ability to utilize a laptop to troubleshoot machinery controls systems
Qualification
Required
An Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year technical school in Electro Mechanical or related degree; Exposure to courses in Programming/PLC Logic or more than 5 years hands on experience with Optima pharma equipment
Minimum of 2 years' experience working with industrial machines
SAP experience ideal
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
Ability to deal with experienced, multidisciplinary, technical specialists
Ability to coordinate small to large projects independently
Ability to download PLC, HMI, and drive programs. Ability to work with controls engineers to identify and improve machine programs
Significant electrical aptitude and knowledge of acceptable practices, techniques, and codes. Comfortable reading and following IEC electrical diagrams
Thorough working knowledge of industrial controls devices including photo-electric sensors, proximity switches, solenoid valves, frequency and servo drives, and PLC I/O
Experience in executing change control and good understanding of data integrity 21CFRp11
Ability to tune PID loops and perform loop check as in commissioning
Travel requirements for this position is 70 – 80%
Preferred
GMP/GDP Automation experience preferred
Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC (Control Logix and Compact Logix) and HMI experience a plus
Company
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
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