Automation Technician
1 day ago
Sacramento
Job Location: Sacramento, CA 95834. About the Job: Title of the Position: Automation Technician The Automation Technician ensures reliable operation of sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing systems by installing, maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting automation components, process instrumentation, drives, motors, control devices, clean utility systems, and aseptic production equipment. The role supports continuous and compliant operations under cGMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and cleanroom standards. Responsibilities: • Install, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot sensors and transmitters for pressure, temperature, flow, level, pH, conductivity, and environmental monitoring., • Support in performing GMP‑compliant calibrations with complete traceability and accurate documentation., • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot motors, pumps, fans, drives, control devices, and sterile manufacturing equipment., • Perform conduit bending, cable routing, wire pulling, cable termination, tray installation, and equipment connections in accordance with plant procedures., • Install and modify control panels, junction boxes, and instrumentation assemblies., • Diagnose issues in circuits, protection components, sensors, actuators, drives, and automated machines., • Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, and calibration instruments., • Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, BMS, and EMS platforms, including troubleshooting and system checks., • Conduct loop checks, functional tests, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and support validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)., • Maintain and troubleshoot systems for PW, WFI, Clean Steam, CIP/SIP, HVAC/HEPA controls, and aseptic filling/packaging operations., • Read and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, schematics, ladder logic, and loop drawings., • Maintain cleanroom support systems, including differential pressure controls, HEPA filtration, and environmental monitoring., • Ensure compliance with cGMP, cleanroom classification requirements, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity principles., • Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance., • Conduct root‑cause analysis and implement CAPA actions., • Ability to work rotating, weekend, or extended shifts., • Exposure to high‑noise areas (PPE provided)., • Frequent work on mezzanine floors, elevated platforms, ladders, and step‑ups., • Work inside aseptic cleanrooms and controlled environments (ISO 5/7/8) wearing full gowning., • Exposure to hot, cold, humid, or pressurized utility systems such as PW, WFI, Clean Steam, and HVAC units., • Occasional work in tight spaces, behind panels, or equipment enclosures., • Regular use of PPE, including sterile gowning, gloves, and eye protection. Education: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Functional: • Strong troubleshooting skills across sensors, transmitters, motors, drives, actuators, control components, automated machinery, and process systems., • Experience with conduit bending, tray installation, cable pulling, wire routing, cable dressing, and termination., • Proficiency in installing and modifying panels, junction boxes, and equipment assemblies., • Skilled in using multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, and calibration devices., • Ability to install, connect, and terminate control wiring and instrument cabling for field devices., • Understanding of circuits, drives, starters, protection components, actuators, and control system diagnostics., • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and loop documentation., • Knowledge of GMP requirements, sterile manufacturing, cleanroom practices, aseptic operations, and validation processes., • Strong documentation discipline, attention to detail, and audit readiness., • Result oriented, • Innovative thinking, • Time Management, Professional Work Conduct at all times, • Problem-solving ability & High level of self-motivation, • Strong interpersonal relationship skills, • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, • Legally authorized to be employed in the United States, • Competitive Salary: $80,000 - $90,000, • Yearly bonus eligibility, • Benefits: offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, • Paid time off plan, • 401k savings plan