Senior Automation Technician

PACIV

San Juan

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Automation, Automation Systems, Biology, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, ControlLogix, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Data Quality, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Documentation, Drug Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), ISA Standards, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Internet Security, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Systems, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Operational Support, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Regulatory Compliance, Rockwell Automation, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Support Documentation, System Validation, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Support
LOCATION
San Juan
POSTED
30+ days ago
PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions servicing the Life Sciences sector, is looking for a Senior Automation Technician to support troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of industrial automation systems in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role provides hands-on technical support for PLC, SCADA, DCS, and historian systems, ensuring reliable plant operations and compliance with GMP requirements.

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions:
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PLCs, SCADA, DCS, OSI PI, and automation equipment.
  • Respond to alarms, system faults, and equipment failures during assigned shift coverage.
  • Perform root cause analysis and support CAPA activities for automation incidents.
  • Execute and maintain automation preventive maintenance (PM) activities.
  • Support automation system upgrades, improvements, and project tasks.
  • Assist with automation validation activities, including protocol execution and documentation support.
  • Document system status, incidents, maintenance activities, and shift turnover updates.
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP, safety, cybersecurity, and data integrity requirements.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical) or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience supporting industrial automation systems in GMP environments.
  • Experience troubleshooting PLC, SCADA, and control systems in manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to support shift operations and respond to automation incidents.
  • Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
Desired Hard Skills:
  • Experience with Rockwell Automation (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC500) and Siemens PLC platforms.
  • Experience with OSI PI Historian, PI Vision, and Kepware.
  • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as OPC, Modbus, or Profibus.
  • Experience supporting automation system validation (CSV) and documentation tools such as Kneat.
  • Familiarity with ISA-88, ISA-95, and GAMP 5 frameworks.

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