Otsuka Pharmaceuticals

Department Leader, Maintenance Controls

Otsuka Pharmaceuticals$80K — $133K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in electrical, automation, instrumentation, or related field; or equivalent technical experience.
  • 5-8 years of experience in technical maintenance and manufacturing equipment troubleshooting.
  • Preferred technical certifications in PLCs, electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, or automation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day maintenance controls support for plant systems to minimize downtime.
  • Provide technical direction to technicians during troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Plan and prioritize controls-related work orders and maintenance activities.
  • Document work activity using computerized maintenance management systems.
  • Support the development of controls standards and electrical safety practices.
  • Collaborate with engineering and project teams on installations and process improvements.
  • Coach and develop maintenance staff to enhance technical skills and safe practices.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k) match and wellness benefits.
  • Annual performance bonus potential.
  • Comprehensive rewards package considering education, experience, and qualifications.
Full Job Description
This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.

Position Summary:
Leads maintenance controls activities that support reliable manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting, repair, improvement, and sustainment of plant automation, electrical systems, instrumentation, controls hardware, and related software. Partners with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Safety teams to reduce downtime, strengthen equipment reliability, support capital and continuous improvement projects, and ensure work is completed safely and in compliance with applicable standards.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Leads day-to-day maintenance controls support for plant equipment, automation systems, electrical controls, PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, instrumentation, and related manufacturing systems to minimize downtime and support production needs.
  • Provides technical direction to Controls Technicians and maintenance team members during troubleshooting, repair, installation, start-up, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Plans and prioritizes controls-related work orders, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, calibrations, equipment upgrades, and system improvements in partnership with Maintenance and Operations leaders.
  • Uses the computerized maintenance management system to document work activity, maintain accurate equipment histories, identify recurring failures, and support reliability improvement actions.
  • Supports the development and execution of controls standards, electrical safety practices, backup and recovery practices, change control, and documentation for PLC, HMI, panel, instrumentation, and automation assets.
  • Partners with Engineering and project teams on equipment installations, capital projects, process improvements, commissioning, validation support, and handoff to maintenance ownership.
  • Coaches, trains, and develops controls and maintenance staff to strengthen technical capability, safe work practices, troubleshooting discipline, and accountability for reliable execution.
  • Recommends, processes, and supports equipment and controls improvements that improve safety, quality, reliability, throughput, and maintainability.
  • Assists in developing and managing the departmental budget for controls-related labor, parts, service support, tools, and improvement projects.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree, or one or two years of college, technical school, apprenticeship training, or equivalent technical experience in electrical, automation, instrumentation, industrial maintenance, or a related discipline.
  • Requires five to eight years of experience in technical maintenance, electrical controls, automation, instrumentation, manufacturing equipment troubleshooting, or related technical disciplines
  • Technical certifications related to PLCs, industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, or automation are preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:
  • Working knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance programs, computerized maintenance systems, and equipment reliability practices.
  • Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting capability, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, instrumentation, control panels, schematics, and industrial networks used in manufacturing environments.
  • Good understanding of mechanical systems and how electrical and controls issues affect equipment performance, safety, quality, and throughput.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, good computer skills, and the ability to document technical work clearly.
  • Ability to lead and develop employees, prioritize competing work demands, and partner effectively across Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Safety.

Physical or Work Requirements:
  • Performs work in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion throughout the shift.
  • Employees may be required to operate machinery or powered equipment, wear personal protective equipment (PPE), work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, moving equipment, or manufacturing materials, and lift or move materials weighing up to 25-50 pounds. Some roles may require overtime, shift work, weekends, or extended schedules based on business needs.


National Target Base Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $133,000.00.

The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $88,000.00 - $146,000.00, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas.

Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications, and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws.

Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) match, and other wellness benefits.

About Otsuka Pharmaceuticals

Otsuka Pharmaceutical is a Japanese pharmaceutical company that develops and markets a range of products including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and nutritional supplements. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Otsuka Pharmaceutical has a strong research and development program and has developed several innovative drugs for the treatment of various diseases. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Otsuka Pharmaceutical has a global presence and operates in several countries around the world.
Learn more about Otsuka Pharmaceuticals
Size
9,171 employees
Industry
Founded
1989
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