PLC​/Automation Engineer

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PLC/Electrical Automation Engineer

Inva Gen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Hauppauge, NY

Full Time – Exempt

$72,800 – 93,600 annual salary (base).

In addition to a fulfilling career and competitive salary, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) savings plan and matching, health insurance (medical/dental/vision), health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), paid time off (PTO) – vacation/sick/flex time, paid holidays, short‑term disability (STD), long‑term disability (LTD), parental leave, paid family leave, employee discounts, and other benefits.

General hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• 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 in a safe and usable condition.
• Troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLC) / 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 planning (PMP) for equipment and facilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field from an accredited institution with a preferred minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field from an accredited institution with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting (preferred).
• Experience working in pharmaceutical manufacturing (preferred).

• In‑depth understanding of electronics, electrical systems, and mechanical engineering principles.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and general computer operations.
• Familiarity with programmable logic controllers and distributed control systems.
• Ability to read electrical prints.
• Ability to read P&IDs.
• Ability to troubleshoot OMRON PLC hardware.
• Ability to troubleshoot OMRON PLC logic using OMRON software.
• Ability to troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC hardware.
• Ability to troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC logic using Allen Bradley software.
• Working knowledge of 480 V and 4160 V electrical switch gear, motors, and starters.
• Experience interpreting complex drawings, data, manuals, and handbooks.
• Experience using a wide variety of measuring instruments and electronic analysis and testing equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of electronic components, digital and analog circuitry, hydraulic systems, and machine‑tool principles.
• Knowledge of GMP and various regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in industrial automation.
• Ability to lead teams and facilitate the execution and completion of work.
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) in English.
• Ability to collaborate with geographically dispersed teams and functional departments.
• Apply practical knowledge of the job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
• Work independently with general supervision.
• Influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.
• Attention to detail and ability to exercise good judgment and decision‑making.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.

• Able to lift fifteen (15) pounds with or without assistance.
• Able to frequently stand, bend, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop or crouch, kneel,…