Automation Technician (1st Shift)

Perrigo · Bronx, NY

Level: Technician
Team: Controls
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Pharma & life sciences
Posted: 4 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Perrigo (pharma & life sciences) in Bronx, NY. Troubleshoot, maintain, and support automation, controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Root cause, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Robotics, Automation
Openings: 3 with this title at this site

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

How this role compares

Against 181 other live controls postings in the US.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Typical (5+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ PLC 57%
✓ Automation 55%
✓ Robotics 35%
Union environment 29%
✓ Root cause 25%
Team leadership 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Promotion path mentioned

Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.

How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

1
Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Perrigo
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Perrigo in Bronx

6 other open roles at this site.

Automation Engineer · Controls
Reliability Engineer · Reliability
Process Engineer · Process
Engineering Technician · Manufacturing
Quality Supervisor · Quality · Supervisor
2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic · Reliability · Technician

Full description from PerrigoAs posted on their careers site.Show

Scope of the Role

◆Troubleshoot, maintain, and support automation, controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
◆Provide technical support for packaging equipment, bulk manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and utility equipment, including legacy and newly installed systems as well as fully automated and semi-automatic equipment.
◆Perform troubleshooting and approved modifications to PLC, HMI, SCADA, and automation applications.
◆Support automation platforms and related technologies, including Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Cognex and Keyence vision systems, Optel serialization systems, and Universal Robots (UR).
◆Support Building Management Systems (BMS), industrial networks, system backups, technical documentation, disaster recovery, and change control activities.
◆Assist with startup, commissioning, validation, optimization, and integration of new equipment and automation technologies.
◆Participate in root cause investigations, reliability improvements, preventive maintenance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
◆Maintain compliance with applicable GMP, safety, data integrity, and regulatory requirements.
◆Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and system integrators as needed.

Experience Required

✓Associate degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
✓Minimum 3-5 years of experience supporting industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
✓Experience with industrial control systems and automation technologies, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), instrumentation, drives, industrial networks, and communication protocols.
✓Experience supporting automation platforms and related technologies such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, machine vision systems, serialization systems, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment.
✓Experience working in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment, including pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer health, or other regulated industries.
✓Knowledge of GMP requirements, change control processes, validation activities, and data integrity principles preferred.

Benefits

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here

Applicants please note: To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.) All application materials, including resumes and CVs, must be submitted in English. Thank you.

Show full description ↓

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All . We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone , we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo . We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

The Automation Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving automation and control systems across manufacturing, packaging, facilities, and utility operations. This role supports legacy and modern automation technologies, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), vision systems, robotics, serialization systems, instrumentation, drives, and industrial networks.

The Automation Technician works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and external vendors to maximize safety, reliability, compliance, and equipment performance.

Pay range: $42.00 - $52.00/hr

1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM)