INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS TECHNICIAN

Fast growing Pharmaceutical Manufacturing plant has an immediate opening for an I&C Technician to join their growing team! Generous salary, stellar benefits, and a very friendly work environment.

The primary purpose of the role is to properly and efficiently calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair process, facility, and laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform scheduled calibrations, unscheduled corrective calibrations, and repairs of industrial instrumentation (typically 4-20mA, HART, Fieldbus, or PROFIBUS loops).
• Calibration of all critical instruments used in drug manufacturing facility per established calibration test methods in accordance with in-house calibration procedures within scheduled time frame
• Performs calibration of electronic sensors, control devices and instrumentation, including environmental controls.
• Keep Production, Maintenance, and Quality staff and management team of notified of calibration status of all instruments in the program
• Liaises with internal/external customers/inspections related to area of expertise.
• Participate in new equipment Instrumentation selection and participate in FAT/Commissioning.
• Participate in the procurement of instrumentation and calibration equipment.
• Maintaining all calibration records
• Interpret P&ID’s, equipment layouts, writing diagrams, user manuals and specifications
• Perform the wiring, configuration, programming, & installation of new instrumentation. Small I&C loop project implementation. Updating P&ID and Instrumentation/Electrical drawings (I&C loops).
• Perform data entry, report generation, closing of WO’s, etc. with the department’s calibration and maintenance Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Author changes to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Work Instructions/Job Plans.
• Review and approve completed Calibration forms.
• Coordinate with departments across the facility to schedule calibrations
• Write new calibration procedures
• Ensures operations are in accordance with safety requirements.
• Assist and troubleshoot with maintenance personnel equipment/systems, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic circuits (motors, pumps, compressors, boilers, chillers, and purified and domestic water systems)
• Troubleshooting and assist in identifying root cause and appropriate corrective actions for instrument/equipment failures utilizing equipment manuals and drawings to troubleshoot problems
• Collect and organize measurement data to produce standard metrology reports for engineers
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent, associates’ degree or certification in instrumentation technology strongly preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of hands-on calibration, instrumentation and electronic equipment/controls maintenance experience.
• Previous work experience in a controlled and regulated environment
• Applied understanding of basic electronics theory (Ohms Law) is a must as well as proficiency in the use of hand-held & stationary measurement and signal generation equipment (Reference Standards).
• Ability to identify, and safely troubleshoot, both AC & DC electrical circuitry. Includes complying with department & company LOTO Job Plans and procedures.
• Ability to work from diagrams, schematics and specs.
• Detail oriented and organized, with a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, meeting tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Previous proficient experience with CMMS software system(s)
• Technical Certification, preferred
• Hands-on calibration, instrumentation and electronic equipment/controls maintenance experience, preferred
• Pharmaceutical or related industry electromechanical experience, preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Doylestown, PA: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have previous work experience in a controlled and regulated environment? This is mandatory for this job.
• Applied understanding of basic electronics theory (Ohms Law) is a must as well as proficiency in the use of hand-held & stationary measurement and signal generation equipment (Reference Standards). Do you have this experience?
• Ability to identify, and safely troubleshoot, both AC & DC electrical circuitry. Includes complying with department & company LOTO Job Plans and procedures. Do you have this experience?
• 3-5 years of hands-on calibration, instrumentation and electronic equipment/controls maintenance experience.

Previous work experience in a controlled and regulated environment. This is required for this job. Do you have this experience?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• E & I: 3 years (Required)
• Calibration: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location