Associate Manufacturing Automation Engineer – PLC Controls & Packaging Systems; Night Shift JP
Listed on 2026-08-24
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer
Associate Manufacturing Automation Engineer – PLC Controls & Packaging Systems (Night Shift)
Location:
New Albany, OH. 43054
Employment Type:
Contract Business Unit:
Manufacturing Systems Engineering Duration: 10+ months (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent)
3 Key Consulting is hiring an Associate Manufacturing Automation Engineer – PLC Controls & Packaging Systems for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Job Description:
The Associate Manufacturing Systems Engineer provides technical engineering support for manufacturing equipment and automation systems within the Inspection and Packaging area. This role focuses on optimizing equipment performance, improving system reliability, and supporting maintenance and troubleshooting activities in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has a strong automation background with hands-on PLC troubleshooting experience and enjoys working collaboratively with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to resolve complex technical issues.
This position supports non-standard shifts and plays a key role in maintaining compliance with FDA regulations, industry standards, and company quality requirements while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The successful Associate Manufacturing Systems Engineer is a hands-on technical problem solver who quickly diagnoses automation and equipment issues, partners effectively with maintenance and operations teams, and helps maximize equipment reliability while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
They combine practical automation expertise with strong communication skills to support production and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation.
- Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment, preferably using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and B+R.
- Working knowledge of electrical troubleshooting, sensors, motors, VFDs, and industrial control systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Support production by quickly troubleshooting and resolving issues on packaging equipment. Most equipment is controlled by Rockwell / Allen-Bradley controls. Others include Siemens and B&R controls. Sub-systems on equipment include Systech serialization, Cognex cameras, SCADA
- Provide technical engineering support for manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and utility systems in the Inspection and Packaging area.
- Support equipment optimization strategies, system upgrades, replacements, modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Troubleshoot electrical and automation issues on production and packaging equipment, minimizing downtime and improving equipment reliability.
- Read and interpret PLC ladder logic to diagnose equipment faults and collaborate with controls engineers on corrective actions.
- Support and troubleshoot HMI interfaces, automation controls, sensors, drives, and related electrical components.
- Partner closely with mechanical maintenance technicians to identify and resolve equipment performance issues.
- Evaluate utility systems, process maintenance, instrumentation, calibration, electrical systems, and technical cleaning systems to ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and applicable industry standards.
- Assist in root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to improve equipment performance.
- Support equipment qualifications, commissioning activities, and validation efforts as required.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including SOPs, work instructions, engineering documentation, and maintenance procedures.
- Participate in change control activities and ensure engineering changes are executed in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical support during planned maintenance activities and production events on non-standard shifts.
- Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics,…
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