| Location | MI, MI |
Locations: Michigan (MI) and Arizona (AZ)
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Contract Duration: Michigan/Arizona
Job Summary
We are seeking experienced automation and manufacturing professionals to support automated manufacturing operations, equipment installation, commissioning, startup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Candidates should have hands-on experience with automated manufacturing equipment, PLC-controlled systems, robotics, industrial controls, electromechanical systems, and equipment reliability. Depending on the position, responsibilities may include PLC programming, HMI development, system integration, Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV), Computer System Validation (CSV), preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and technical team leadership.
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical-device, or other regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC and HMI systems.
Support automation system integration, equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and production readiness.
Work with Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, SCADA, DCS, and industrial control systems.
Troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, conveyors, servo motors, sensors, pneumatics, and electromechanical systems.
Perform preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, reliability improvements, and breakdown troubleshooting.
Execute functional testing and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
Support CQV activities, equipment qualification protocols, CSV documentation, testing, and requirements traceability, where applicable.
Maintain equipment documentation, maintenance records, testing protocols, and technical reports.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA/RCCA) and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment performance, cycle time, efficiency, safety, and product quality.
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, production, and equipment vendors to resolve technical issues.
Support equipment upgrades, new technology implementation, and manufacturing process improvements.
Lead, coach, train, and supervise technicians as required.
Follow applicable safety procedures, GMP requirements, and quality standards.
Experience in automation engineering, controls engineering, industrial automation, manufacturing equipment maintenance, or automated production environments.
Hands-on troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, servos, pneumatics, and electromechanical systems.
Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, startup, preventive maintenance, or equipment reliability.
Knowledge of industrial controls, automated assembly equipment, and manufacturing processes.
Ability to investigate equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Strong technical documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work 100% onsite for the full contract duration.
Siemens PLC, Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley, HMI, SCADA, and DCS.
Industrial robotics, automation programming, servo drives, motion control, sensors, and pneumatics.
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical-device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
GMP, ISO standards, CQV, CSV, FAT/SAT, and equipment qualification.
Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
CAPA, RCA, RCCA, troubleshooting, and equipment reliability.
Experience training technicians, managing technical priorities, and supervising manufacturing teams.