Technician II, Instrumentation and Controls

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Location: This position will be located in Durham, NC and will be a full time onsite role.

Shift: This will be a Monday - Friday first shift role.

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Company will not sponsor visas for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Calibration and repair or replacement of defective or faulty instruments on machines and related equipment ensuring good workmanship with minimum delay.
• Perform a wide range of calibration and maintenance repair activities to instrument systems and components of laboratory equipment, production equipment, central utilities and building management systems.
• Troubleshoot problems in the event of instrument failure and be able to recommend parts needed for the effective repair.
• Assist manufacturing and facilities personnel in troubleshooting and diagnostic analysis on process and utility equipment.
• Must be able to perform with no instructions needed on routine work, and general instructions given on new lines of work or special assignments.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Essential Requirements:

• Completion of an Instrumentation or Industrial Electronics (2-year) curriculum at a technical school, Military PMEL training and 4 years in manufacturing process instrumentation and control and/or analytical instrumentation or a closely related job and 1 year of GMP.
• Considerable knowledge of the fundamental operating principles of industrial process instrumentation and systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Good understanding of GMPs with experience in pharmaceutical environment.
• Familiarity with PLC and DCS control systems and instrumentation buss technologies.
• Ability to work with very minimum supervision.
• Team player willing to learn from others and train entry level personnel.
• Computer skill utilizing MS Office suite applications.
• Basic knowledge of control system programming.
• Basic knowledge of CMMS systems and architecture.
• Must be willing to work in clean room environments.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $33.65 and $62.50 per hour.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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