West Pharma Controls Technician 

United States, Michigan, Walker 

533057548

The Controls Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement on electrical and automated control systems within our medical device manufacturing facility. This role ensures that all production equipment functions efficiently and safely, complying with industry standards and regulations.

• Diagnose and resolve issues with automated assembly equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, sensors, and other control devices. Assist the assembly maintenance team with resolving electrical and controls related issues and helping to resolve escalated equipment issues.
• Perform regular maintenance on electrical and control systems to ensure continuous production operations.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify opportunities for process and system improvements. Contribute to continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste within the production environment.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new control systems and equipment upgrades.
• Maintain accurate records of system layouts, wiring diagrams, and maintenance logs.
• Ensure all control systems comply with relevant medical device manufacturing regulations and quality standards, such as ISO 13485 and FDA guidelines.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental policies and standards in the execution of work duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in a controls technician role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the medical device sector.
• Proficiency with PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMI development, Vision programming (e.g., Cognex, Keyence), Robots (e.g., Fanuc, ABB), and SCADA systems.

• Familiarity with GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA regulations in medical device manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.

• Must be able to perform job duties as required with limited physical demands.