Senior Automation Technician

San Juan, Puerto Rico
Full Time
PACIV Puerto Rico
Experienced
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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