Automation Engineer PLC

Job Title

PLC/Electrical Automation Engineer

Inva Gen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Hauppauge, NY

Full Time – Exempt

Base salary: $72,800 – $93,600 per year

• 401(k) savings plan with matching
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, flex time)
• Paid holidays
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Parental leave, paid family leave
• Employee discounts and other benefits

General: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Inva Gen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a Cipla subsidiary engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of generic prescription medicines with a focus on a range of therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, anti‑infective, CNS, anti‑inflammatory, anti‑diabetic, and anti‑depressants.

• Manage all phases of electrical and control equipment throughout the plant, including preventive, corrective, emergency, and warranty service.
• Diagnose and solve electrical problems for manufacturing and packaging equipment and systems.
• Install, service, calibrate, and update electrical systems.
• Repair and/or replace faulty electrical parts in manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Conduct inspections to ensure that products or systems are safe and usable.
• Troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLC) and industrial programmable controllers (IPC).
• Assess building systems to plan work assignments and project schedules.
• Develop maintenance procedures and schedules.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and repair work are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Plan and perform preventive maintenance programs (PMP) for equipment and facilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting (preferred).
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field (preferred) with at least three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical manufacturing (preferred).
• Solid understanding of electronics, electrical systems, and mechanical engineering principles.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and computer operations.
• Familiarity with programmable logic controllers and distributed control systems.
• Ability to read electrical prints, P&IDs, and troubleshoot OMRON and Allen Bradley PLC hardware and logic.
• Working knowledge of 480 V and 4160 V electrical switch gear, motors, and starters.
• Experience working from complex drawings, manuals, and handbooks.
• Proficiency with measuring instruments and electronic testing equipment.
• Knowledge of electronic components, digital and analog circuitry, hydraulic systems, and machine‑tool principles.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in industrial automation.
• Ability to lead teams, facilitate execution, and complete work.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) in English.
• Collaborative team player with ability to work across geographically dispersed teams.
• Self‑directed, able to work independently with general supervision.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to lift fifteen (15) pounds with or without assistance.
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, feeling, talking, writing, typing, listening, and hearing.
• Willingness to work any shift or site as required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (less than 20%).
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hat, hair net, safety shoes, glasses, lab coat, and other required gear.

Inva Gen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected group status.