Associate Engineer, Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting - (JP15048)
New Albany, OH · Biotech/Pharmaceutical
Job Title: Associate Engineer, Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting - (JP15048) Location: New Albany, OH. 43054 Employment Type: Contract Business Unit: Manufacturing Systems Engineering Duration: 1+ year (with likely extensions and/or conversion to permanent) Posting Date: 02/23/26 Pay Rate: $28 - $32/hour W2 with benefits Notes: Only qualified candidates need apply. Fully onsite New Albany, OH. Shift details: PM shift 6:00 pm – 6:30 am, 2-2-3 schedule.
3 Key Consulting is hiring an Associate Engineer, Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Job Description: Ideal candidate is an Automation Technician (2 years) with strong hands-on PLC troubleshooting skills, ladder logic reading, HMI familiarity, and packaging equipment experience. Able to collaborate with mechanical techs, and adept at diagnosing electrical/automation issues in a GMP manufacturing environment. Industry background is flexible; key requirement is practical automation experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
In this role, you will provide technical engineering support on all system/equipment optimization strategies, upgrades, replacements, and modifications. You will evaluate and determine if utility systems, process maintenance, instrumentation/ calibration/electrical systems and technical cleaning systems are maintained in compliance with all applicable industry standards, regulatory standards and FDA standards in the Inspection and Packaging area in Non-Standard Shifts structure.
Take part in the coordination of tech support on engineering, regulatory, compliance, calibration, quality, microbial/environmental, technical cleaning, validation, electrical, and process automation issues.
Why is the Position Open? Supplement additional workload on team
Top Must Have Skills:
Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting experience. Must be able to login and use the PLC program to do basic troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting production equipment. Must be able to use a multimeter and read electrical schematics.
Strong communication skills are essential.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Support production by quickly troubleshooting and resolving issues on packaging equipment.
Most equipment is controlled by Rockwell / Allen-Bradley controls. Others include Siemens and B&R controls.
Sub-systems on equipment include Systech serialization, Cognex cameras, SCADA.
Assist during regulatory agency inspections. Provide technical support in response to the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
Support cGMP validation of equipment and processes.
Complete advanced maintenance activities or operate and monitor sophisticated plant support equipment in accordance with CFRs, cGMPs, SOPs, job plans, and client policies.
Investigate complex issues or problems through the mentorship of experienced staff.
Assist the team with maintaining an up-to-date working spare parts inventory system for equipment/systems.
Evaluate the current maintenance procedures and assist in the changes to optimize the maintenance program troubleshoot and repair equipment/system failures.
Interpret and review utility, process system/equipment, plumbing, ductwork plans, architectural, and HVAC P&ID's.
Support Operations using Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Support Operations in non-standard shifts that include weekends and/or holidays as determined by the business.
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor degree OR Associate degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience
Red Flags:
No demonstrated PLC experience.
Poor communication.
Interview process:
2 interviews, both via Microsoft Teams.
The first will be a brief one-on-one interview with hiring manager. 15-25 minutes.
The second will be a panel interview with two or three people. 30 - 45 minutes
We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com. If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.