Associate Manufacturing Systems Engineer 1 (Automation Technician) (Biotechnology)

Location: New Albany, Ohio, United States. The role begins on a Monday–Friday first-shift schedule for 1–2 months, then moves to a 12-hour PM 2-2-3 shift schedule supporting 24-hour operations, including weekends and holidays as required.

Company

hirify.global is a biotechnology company researching, manufacturing, and delivering medicines across oncology, inflammation, general medicine, and rare disease.

What you will do

• Provide technical engineering support for equipment and system optimization, upgrades, replacements, and modifications in the inspection and packaging area.
• Perform advanced maintenance activities and operate or monitor plant support equipment under CFRs, cGMPs, SOPs, job plans, and company policies.
• Use PLC and HMI software to diagnose and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Coordinate technical support across engineering, regulatory, calibration, quality, validation, electrical, and process automation activities.
• Support FDA and other regulatory agency inspections, maintain spare-parts inventories, and improve maintenance procedures.
• Interpret utility, process equipment, plumbing, ductwork, architectural, and HVAC P&ID plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or an associate degree plus 4 years of technical engineering experience, or a high school diploma/GED plus 6 years of technical engineering experience.
• Experience with PLC, computer serialization, packaging equipment, and inspection systems.
• Experience supporting automation system hardware and software, including installation.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, project management, technical writing, communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice to have

• Education in mechatronics, computer science, electronic engineering technology, computer engineering, or electrical engineering.
• SCADA/PLC control-system experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotechnology industry.
• Experience with Siemens and Rockwell HMIs, Cognex Vision Systems, sensors, and Systech serialization.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, inclusive, science-based environment focused on serving patients.
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending benefits.
• Retirement and savings plan with company contributions, stock-based incentives, and an annual bonus program.
• Paid time-off plans and career development opportunities.
• Flexible work models may be available where applicable, although this role supports an on-site manufacturing facility.

Hiring process

• Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
• Reasonable accommodation is available during the application and interview process.