Automation Controls Specialist
Core
Designing, programming, modifying, testing, and supporting control systems for automated prescription dispensing equipment to enhance quality, service, reliability, and operational performance.
Role type
Automation Controls Specialist (PLC Engineer)
Builds
Automated prescription dispensing equipment control systems
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Allen-Bradley PLC programming, Beckhoff PLC programming, HMI development, device integration, controls architecture design, electrical drawings interpretation, I/O list creation, functional specification writing, troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, commissioning, validation, startup support, SOP creation, training delivery
Preferred skills
Machine control software development, capital project controls, Six Sigma process improvement, OEE analysis, supplier drawing review
Technologies
Allen-Bradley PLCs, Beckhoff PLCs, HMI, vision systems, robotics, data collection systems
Responsibilities
Develop, program, test, and deploy PLC control system solutions; Modify existing machine control programs and implement automation enhancements; Support integration of new equipment, sensors, vision systems, and robotics; Perform controls optimization to increase reliability and throughput; Create and maintain technical documentation; Train site personnel on new equipment and system enhancements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
