Automation Engineering Technician

Title: Automation Engineering Technician

Location: Ohio (OH)
Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: 09/21/2026
Shift:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM 6:30 PM (12-hour shift)

• 2nd Shift: 6:00 PM 6:30 AM (12-hour shift)

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Automation Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support commercial manufacturing and packaging operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and B&R controls, along with experience supporting industrial automation equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment.

This contractor will work closely with the Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve high-level automation, controls, and vision-system issues occurring on production lines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and troubleshoot automated manufacturing and packaging equipment.

• Diagnose and resolve PLC, controls, automation, and vision-system issues.

• Work closely with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime.

• Support Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and B&R control systems.

• Troubleshoot industrial automation machines and production-line equipment.

• Support GMP equipment and GMP manufacturing processes.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams.

• Assist with equipment troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and continuous improvement activities.

• Follow applicable pharmaceutical manufacturing, GMP, and safety procedures.

Required Skills:

• Siemens Controls / PLC

• Allen-Bradley Controls / PLC

• B&R Controls

• Industrial Automation

• Automated Manufacturing & Packaging Equipment

• Vision Systems

• GMP Equipment

• GMP Manufacturing Processes

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Preferred Background:

• Hands-on experience supporting automation equipment in pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing environments.

• Experience troubleshooting production-line automation and vision systems.

• Strong understanding of industrial controls, PLCs, and automated machinery.

• Ability to work a 12-hour shift schedule.