Sr. Instrumentation & Controls Technician

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Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics.

You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

The Senior Instrumentation & Controls Technician is responsible for maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, and optimizing instrumentation and control systems that ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of manufacturing assets in a GMP-regulated facility. This role focuses on sensors, transmitters, PLCs, HMIs, and automated systems, supporting preventive and predictive maintenance programs while driving continuous improvement. The Technician works closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to minimize downtime, improve system reliability, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Instrumentation & Controls

• Perform installation, testing, and repair of instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level, proximity, and vision sensors).
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, DCS, motor controls, valves, and distributed control systems.
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new instrumentation and automation systems.
• Install and repair electrical wiring, conduit, motors, and drives.
• Understand and work from single-line diagrams, P&IDs, and schematics.
• Maintain accurate documentation of calibration and control system changes in compliance with GMP.

Maintenance Planning & Execution

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance tasks for instrumentation and automation systems.
• Develop detailed job plans including required tools, parts, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff and contractors to ensure timely completion of I&C work orders.
• Track and report KPIs such as calibration compliance, system uptime, and work order completion.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all I&C activities comply with OSHA, GMP, and company safety standards.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to support audits, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Participate in risk assessments, LOTO procedures, and confined space protocols.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve automation reliability and reduce downtime.
• Integrate advanced diagnostic tools such as smart sensors, vibration monitoring, and thermography.
• Support capital projects and equipment upgrades with I&C expertise.
• Drive initiatives aligned with site goals such as OEE improvement and proactive maintenance models.

This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

• Associate’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical Technology, or related technical field OR equivalent work experience required
• 6-10+ years of experience in instrumentation, controls, or automation in a manufacturing environment preferably pharmaceutical, chemical, and/or food.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and communications.
• Demonstrated leadership in audits, capital projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
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