What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician (PLC) position at Colorcon®?
Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best-in-class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive formulation experience, application data and value-added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture.
Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.
Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base.
We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals.
Platinum Rule: We treat others the way they want to be treated
Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making
Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can
Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals
Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do
Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate
Our People Enjoy a Wide Offering of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to:
The Technician (PLC) reports to the Technical Services Manager – Belen and is responsible for troubleshooting, upgrade existing equipment along with design and implementation. Hands on installation of production equipment and hardware design.
Required Qualifications:
101 Christine Dr
Belen, New Mexico, 87002
United States
Colorcon participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.
Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.
Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base.
We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals.
Platinum Rule: We treat others the way they want to be treated
Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making
Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can
Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals
Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do
Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate
Our People Enjoy a Wide Offering of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to:
- All employees are eligible to participate in our company-wide bonus program
- Employees have the choice between three medical plans
- 100% company-paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
- Optional Vision Coverage
- Fitness and Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
- 401(k) Company Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
The Technician (PLC) reports to the Technical Services Manager – Belen and is responsible for troubleshooting, upgrade existing equipment along with design and implementation. Hands on installation of production equipment and hardware design.
Required Qualifications:
- Troubleshoot and upgrade existing equipment to new equipment design & Implementation.
- Perform hands-on installation support for new or modified production equipment.
- Implement machine control knowledge and understand classical control theory.
- Responsible to operate Fluke Meters, and other electronic test equipment.
- Elaborate electrical schematic drawings using AutoCad and Autocad electrical
- SCADA developing knowledge: Ignition, Python and Labview
- High school diploma or equivalent required with bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience with direct PLC programming required
- PLC Programming experience required.
- HMI development with RSview32, FT view & C-more panels.
- Hardware design experience with PCL/VFD wiring diagrams.
- Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix & Micrologix.
- Experience with Koyo PLC programming.
- Industrial network protocols knowledge with Ethernet I/P, DeviseNET, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP.
- Motion control Knowledge with servo, stepper, DC, AC drives.
- Serial communication knowledge with RS232 / 485.
- This position is located onsite at Colorcon’s Belen, NM manufacturing facility.
- Travel: up to 10% domestic/global travel may be required, annually.
- Schedule is Monday through Friday, with overtime/on-call availability required for off-shift & possible weekends.
101 Christine Dr
Belen, New Mexico, 87002
United States
Colorcon participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
E-Verify Works for Everyone
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.
Salary : $8,000
