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Tracking # 59 Industry Pharmaceutical Jobs Job Title Manufacturing Technical Specialist Location Northern New Jersey Salary Open Job Description Our client is one of the world's leading players in the development, manufacture, and sale of generic pharmaceuticals. Founded over 65 years ago, they have more than 10,000 employees operating in over 40 countries around the globe. The Company has development and manufacturing facilities in the US, Europe, and Asia. The plants produce a variety of products in different formulations including tablets, capsules, injectables, suppositories, sprays, steriles, powders, oral liquids and semi-solids. They offer one of the broadest product portfolios and strongest pipelines in the industry-around 800 products on the market, over 320 products under development and pending registration, and current products are registered in more than 60 countries. OVERVIEW Performs analytical troubleshooting of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including mechanical / electrical systems and instrumentation and controls (I&C). Also provides technical expertise to purchase, install and test equipment and/or controls to improve or replace existing systems. Analyzes and troubleshoots mechanical, electrical and electronic pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. Interfaces with PLC / SCADA control systems to facilitate troubleshooting. Recommends system and process changes to improve overall efficiency of facilities / automation engineering department and manufacturing operations. Performs Control Loop Tuning and Optimization. Partners with maintenance to ensure understanding of technical issues and corrective actions to be taken while minimizing down production time. Performs minor repairs as needed. Implement small equipment / instrumentation upgrades and work with Equipment Qualification group to test system modifications. Coordinates and oversees spare parts inventory of Manufacturing and Manufacturing facilities. POSITION REQUIREMENTS 2nd shift Associates Degree (Electronics Technology) 3 to 5 years field engineering / technician experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Solid dosage experience preferred. Fluid bed granulation technology strongly desired. Thorough understanding of process control systems, sensors, actuators, instrument loops, control valves, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and pneumatics. 1 to 3 years experience with Allen Bradley PLC5 / SLC / Control Logix PLCs. Wonderware Intouch experience a plus. Solid communication skills and good documentation practices. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, loop diagrams and P&IDs. Strong electrical / mechanical aptitude with the ability to analyze and troubleshoot systems in order to determine permanent corrective actions. Strong, demonstrated partnering skills to resolve issues and work in a team environment. Relocation Package No Interview Expenses Yes Benefits Package Yes