Automation Engineering Technician

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineering Technician to join our team in the pharmaceutical industry. This role involves calibration, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of instruments, process control systems, and equipment. You will ensure adherence to regulatory requirements by applying your knowledge in automation and measurement technology, completing work on time, and identifying improvements to equipment, processes, and work instructions across business, laboratory, manufacturing, packaging, facility, and site equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations of various inspection, measurement, and test equipment according to detailed calibration work instructions.
• Record results in the Computerized Maintenance Management or Calibration Data Management System.
• Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective actions such as adjustments, component replacement, and correction factors.
• Maintain equipment reliability by troubleshooting, adjusting, repairing, and replacing components including sensors, cables, connectors, and control boards.
• Execute advanced maintenance and repair activities on equipment and systems used in manufacturing, packaging, facility, or other site areas.
• Monitor PLC or HMI program logic during certifications or troubleshooting to understand deviations from proper operation.
• Use and maintain primary, secondary, and/or working calibration standards.
• Ensure accurate and complete work order documentation.
• Identify waste, workflow interrupters, and other opportunities for improvement, recommend solutions, and assist with implementation.
• Identify opportunities to learn new skills and actively participate in development to enhance team performance.
• Work in a highly productive and efficient manner to increase activity completion.
• Ensure work is appropriately communicated to system operators and key partners.

• Experience with calibrations, including pressure transmitters, airflow measurement, temperature pressure, and seed/process parameters.
• PLC troubleshooting, specifically Allen Bradley.
• Minimum of 2 years of electrical troubleshooting experience.

• Associate's degree in Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering.
• Familiarity with calibration and maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety standards for workplaces.

Our facility is clean and climate-controlled, featuring state-of-the-art technology with a mix of office space, labs, and manufacturing areas. We offer flexible working hours with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. There is flexibility around start and end times, as long as you are present during core hours. Shift options include: First shift from 6:00 AM2:30 PM with a 30-minute flexibility for start/end, Second shift from 3:00 PM11:30 PM with a 30-minute flexibility for start/end, and Third shift from 11:30 PM7:30 AM with a 30-minute flexibility for start/end.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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