Automation Technician - Night Shift

Project overview

Job Title: Automation Technician (Parenteral Manufacturing Support)

Brooksource Engineering Services is supporting a leading parenteral manufacturing partner in Concord, NC. We are seeking Automation & Filling Technicians to support aseptic fill/finish operations across high-speed, highly automated production lines.

This role blends hands-on equipment support with automation troubleshooting to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing of injectable products. Candidates will play a critical role in maintaining line uptime, supporting batch execution, and driving continuous improvement in a GMP-regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support operation of aseptic filling, stoppering, capping, and inspection equipment in a high-throughput environment
• Perform routine troubleshooting on automated systems, including PLC/HMI interfaces and mechanical components
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to resolve process and equipment issues impacting production
• Assist with line setup, changeovers, and batch execution to meet production targets
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve throughput
• Support deviation investigations and implement corrective actions as needed
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, aseptic practices, and standard operating procedures
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, OpEx) focused on reliability and efficiency

Requirements

Preferred Experience

Why Brooksource Engineering Services

Job Facts: Contract W2 | Contract Independent | On-site | $35.00 - $40.00/hr

Skills: Manufacturing Support, SAFE, Inspection, Interfaces, Mechanical Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practice, Standard Operating Procedure, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Programmable Logic Controller, HMI, Sensors, Robotics, Mechanical Troubleshooting, ROOT, GMP, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Startups, Pharmaceutics, Manufacturing, FOCUS, Leadership, Partnership, Collaboration

Reference: Dice Id: 10110651 | Position Id: a1Wcv000001634HEAQ

• 2-5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience supporting filling, packaging, or automated production equipment (parenteral preferred)
• Basic knowledge of automation systems (PLC, HMI, sensors, robotics, or vision systems)
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with ability to identify root causes of equipment issues
• Understanding of GMP and aseptic manufacturing requirements
• Ability to work a rotating 2-2-3 schedule (day or night shift)
• Experience in aseptic fill/finish or sterile manufacturing environments
• Exposure to isolators, RABS, or high-speed filling lines
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar control systems
• Experience supporting line startups, commissioning, or capacity expansions
• Dedicated engineering and operations support model aligned to pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Proven experience scaling teams across filling and packaging operations
• Focus on delivering measurable outcomes: uptime improvement, deviation reduction, and line readiness
• On-site leadership and partnership model to support both talent and performance

Project details

Concord, NC

Shift: Night Shift (2-2-3 schedule)

Compensation: $40/hr+

• Start: flexible
• Remote: onsite
• Location: North Carolina, NC, US, US
• Rate: 40-40 EUR/h
• Languages: English