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Automation Technician

ABEC
Springfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
Description

Help Power the Future of Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

We're looking for a hands-on Automation Technician to support the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of automation systems used in pilot and commercial-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

In this role, you'll work with industry-leading technologies including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, DeltaV, PLCs, HMIs, DCS platforms, instrumentation, and industrial networks. If you enjoy troubleshooting, solving technical challenges, and seeing your work make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, DCS systems, and smart instruments
  • Perform instrument calibration, loop checks, and system commissioning
  • Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
  • Troubleshoot automation, controls, and process instrumentation issues
  • Configure and support industrial networks including Ethernet/IP, Profibus, and DeviceNet
  • Assist with system integration, startup activities, and customer installations
  • Maintain project documentation and software records
  • Provide technical support and training to customers and internal teams
  • Travel as needed to support project installations and startups

What We're Looking For

  • 2 years of experience with automation systems, instrumentation, controls, and troubleshooting
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and/or DeltaV preferred
  • Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, DCS, industrial networks, and instrumentation
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics
  • Instrument calibration and loop-checking experience
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
  • Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology or equivalent experience preferred
  • Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences experience is a plus

Key Skills

PLC Programming

  • Allen-Bradley
  • Siemens
  • DeltaV
  • HMI
  • SCADA
  • DCS
  • Industrial Automation
  • Instrumentation
  • Process Controls
  • Commissioning
  • FAT
  • SAT
  • Calibration
  • Ethernet/IP
  • Profibus
  • DeviceNet
  • Troubleshooting
  • Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

If you're a detail-oriented technician with a passion for controls, instrumentation, and problem-solving, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and join a team where your technical expertise helps deliver innovative automation solutions for life-changing biopharmaceutical products.

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Company Overview

ABEC is a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC's unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC's products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.

Benefits Include

  • 10 Paid holidays and 3 weeks vacation time
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance (benefits start day 1)
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Generous 401K plan (40% match)
  • College tuition benefit program
  • Employee Referral Program

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