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Automation & Controls Engineer

Eau Claire, WI · On-site

$82K - $109K/yr

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness ... Compliance with site documentation practices: change management, validation, and GMP requirements ...

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness ... change control, validation, cGMP training and development of engineering standards and good ...

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness ... Review and approve SOPs, change controls, validation documents, and quality‑critical records.

Perrigo Jobs Information

What is it like to work at Perrigo?

Perrigo is a global healthcare company that values innovation, collaboration, and a customer-centric approach, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

The company operates in a dynamic environment with a diverse range of roles, from research and development to manufacturing and sales, offering opportunities for growth and professional development. Perrigo's global presence and commitment to improving healthcare outcomes create a sense of purpose and responsibility among employees.

Working at Perrigo may appeal to candidates who are passionate about the healthcare industry, eager to contribute to the development of innovative products, and motivated by the company's mission to improve the health and well-being of people around the world.

Do workers at Perrigo get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
90% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Does Perrigo pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
68% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

At Perrigo, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
71% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Perrigo affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Perrigo?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers at Perrigo worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
89% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do Perrigo workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it for Perrigo workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
59% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Perrigo?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
83% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do Perrigo managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
94% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do jobs at Perrigo spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Perrigo?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
94% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Perrigo good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
93% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Perrigo feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Perrigo get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
72% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Perrigo?

Some people feel stressed out here.
62% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Perrigo enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Perrigo recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Perrigo?

Most people got enough training when they started.
75% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Perrigo?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 34% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think Perrigo’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
85% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Perrigo is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
40% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
What are the most popular categories at Perrigo?
Infographic showing various Validation Engineer job openings at Perrigo in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Automation & Controls Engineer

Perrigo

Eau Claire, WI • On-site

$82K - $109K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Perrigo rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 71 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

Perrigo Nutritionals, located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has an opening for an Automation and Controls Engineer. This Engineering position supports all aspects of Perrigo Nutritionals automation and control systems. Provides support and maintenance of manufacturing automation and control systems to minimize downtime. Identifies and implements continuous improvement within process, automation and control systems as well as modifying systems to meet new/changing process requirements. Plans and execute capital projects that align with strategic site objectives. Work must be conducted in such a manner as to meet all FDA/GMP requirements. This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

Scope of the Role
  • Plan, manage, and execute projects that support strategic site objectives, continuous improvement initiatives, and mitigation of hardware/software obsolescence.
  • Full life cycle project management: planning, system design, programming, vendor/contractor management, procurement, project schedule and budget adherence, installation, startup, validation, etc.
  • Compliance with site documentation practices: change management, validation, and GMP requirements, etc.
  • Technical writing: functional descriptions/specifications, engineering standards, investigation findings, engineering analysis/studies and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Maintain site electrical and control panel drawings
  • Provide technical support and act as SME for new and existing systems
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting support for maintenance, calibration and automation technicians
  • Limited after-hours support for urgent issues
Experience Required
  • 5+ years relevant experience
  • B.S. degree in Engineering or related field
  • Project engineering and project management
  • Rockwell Automation ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs
  • Rockwell Automation VFDs/MCCs
  • AVEVA (Wonderware) System Platform or similar SCADA

Preferred Experience

  • Food/pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Electrical/Control panel design and applicable standards (NEC, UL508A, etc.)
  • Electrical distribution up to 480VAC and applicable standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, etc.)
  • Machine safety standards
  • Networking and switch configuration (Cisco, Stratix, Siemens)
  • Industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, IO-Link, ControlNet, DeviceNet, ASI, PROFIBUS)
  • Virtual machines (VMware vSphere)
  • Thin client architecture (ThinManager)
  • Active Directory user and group management
  • Microsoft SQL Server, Management Studio, Reporting Services
  • Siemens MCCs/VFDs
  • GE iFix/iBatch
  • Keyence vision systems

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.  #weareperrigo


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