Serán is seeking a Senior Controls & Calibration Technician to serve as the site subject matter expert (SME) for instrumentation, control systems, and low-voltage electrical systems supporting pharmaceutical development, laboratory operations, manufacturing processes, facility utilities, and future site expansions.
This position is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of process instrumentation, control panels, PLC-based systems, facility automation platforms, and low-voltage electrical systems. The role acts as the technical lead for instrumentation standards, and control panel design while ensuring compliance with GMP requirements and engineering best practices.
The Senior Controls & Calibration Technician partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Quality, Validation, and external integrators to develop scalable automation solutions that improve reliability, operational efficiency, and future manufacturing capacity.
Duties & Responsibilities
Required Knowledge & Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to lead projects and meet key deliverables while keeping stakeholders informed
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the company
- Demonstrated experience with specialty Instrumentation and metrology
- Proven ability to navigate the following systems: Control panel design, Low-voltage electrical distribution systems, Electrical troubleshooting, PLC programming and diagnostics, SCADA and HMI architecture, Industrial networking, and HVAC controls
- Design and implementation of the following applications: Process automation strategy, Equipment commissioning and startup, Reliability-centered maintenance, pharmaceutical utility systems, GMP manufacturing systems
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams
- Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Education & Experience
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Adheres to consistent and predicable in-person attendance
Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Benefits Summary:
Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.
