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Automation Specialist

Vega Baja, Puerto Rico · On-site

Mid level

About Company: JC Automation Corp. (JCA) was founded in 1997 with the mission of filling a gap between technology and regulatory requirements in the life science manufacturing industry. The company offers highly capable …

Skills: PLC, HMI, SCADA, Allen-Bradley, Siemens

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Automation Specialist

JC Automation

Vega Baja, Puerto Rico • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • associate degree, bachelor degree
  • Posted 7d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Provide daily operational and troubleshooting support for PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure production continuity, manage alarms, and maintain automation documentation.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field with at least 2 years of experience in industrial automation support. Must have knowledge of GMP regulations and hands-on experience with automation platforms like Rockwell or Siemens.

Full job description

About Company:

JC Automation Corp. (JCA) was founded in 1997 with the mission of filling a gap between technology and regulatory requirements in the life science manufacturing industry. The company offers highly capable resources at an affordable cost to build solutions and execute projects in: Automation, Control Systems Integration, Information Technology, System Integration and Regulatory Compliance.

JCA is a HUBZone Certified Small Business Firm, NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise, and Certified Critical Industry Supplier. It’s mission is to add value by delivering quality services & solutions on time all the time by transforming processes & technology into business advantages.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a technically skilled Automation Support Specialist to provide daily operational and troubleshooting support for automation systems within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring reliable system performance, production continuity, and compliance with GMP and site procedures.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems in a manufacturing setting, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to work effectively across operations, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams in a fast-paced production environment.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Daily Automation Floor Support: Provide daily on-floor support for PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems during manufacturing operations. Ensure automation systems perform reliably and respond promptly to operational needs and system events.
  • Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot automation and controls issues during manufacturing operations, applying structured diagnostic approaches to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions with minimal production impact.
  • Alarm Management & Deviation Support: Support alarm management activities, system investigations, and operational deviations related to automation systems. Document findings and actions in compliance with GMP and site standards.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to support manufacturing operations, communicate system status, and ensure timely resolution of automation-related issues.
  • Programming, Backups & Documentation: Support minor programming changes, execute system backups, and maintain up-to-date automation documentation in accordance with change control and data integrity requirements.
  • Startup, Shutdown & Equipment Recovery: Assist with equipment startup, shutdown, and recovery activities following planned or unplanned interruptions, ensuring systems return to validated operating states.


REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, Automation, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience supporting automation systems in manufacturing or industrial environments.
  • Hands-on experience with PLC, HMI, or SCADA systems in a production support capacity.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in automation and controls systems.
  • Ability to support fast-paced manufacturing operations across any shift as required.
  • Knowledge of GMP regulations and manufacturing operations in regulated environments.


Preferred

  • Experience with Allen-Bradley (Rockwell), Siemens, DeltaV, or similar automation platforms.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity with alarm management, deviation handling, and change control processes.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish (oral and written).


SKILLS

Technical Skills

  • PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems — daily support, troubleshooting, and minor programming
  • Allen-Bradley (Rockwell), Siemens, DeltaV, or equivalent automation platforms
  • Alarm management and operational deviation support
  • System backups and automation documentation management
  • Equipment startup, shutdown, and recovery procedures
  • GMP compliance and manufacturing operations in regulated environments
  • Microsoft Office 365


Soft Skills

  • Service-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to issue resolution
  • Strong cross-functional communication with operations, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Reliable and accountable — able to support any shift as production demands require
  • Structured troubleshooting approach with attention to detail
  • Team player with a continuous improvement mindset

Related keywords

AutomationControl Systems IntegrationLife SciencesPharmaceutical ManufacturingGMPPLCHMISCADAAllen-BradleyRockwellSiemensDeltaVRoot Cause AnalysisChange ControlData IntegrityIndustrial Automation

About JC Automation

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An Army of Experts making Manufacturing processes Smarter.

Industry
Measuring and Control Instrument Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1997
Headquarters
Humacao, PR
LinkedIn followers
1,728

JC Automation is a global management and technology consulting firm. We are the trusted advisor to the world’s leading organizations, governmental, and private institutions. Depending on your goals, our consulting services can focus on IT, Automation and/or Regulatory Compliance from the manufacturing shop floor (ISA 95 level 1) up to the MES level (ISA 95 level 3). Once the system is implemented, dedicated JCA associates provide ongoing management and support through your choice of on-site or remote service desk team. JC Automation offers you expertise in five key areas: 1. IT/Systems Integration 2. Automation/Control Systems Integration 3. Regulatory Compliance 4. Instrumentation & Control

Offices: Urb. Los Maestros calle D #27, Humacao, PR 00791, PR · 39899 Balentine Drive, Suite 200, Newark, CA 94560, US · 55 Madison Avenue, Suite 400, Morristown, NJ 07960, US

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About JC Automation

LinkedInVisit site

An Army of Experts making Manufacturing processes Smarter.

Industry
Measuring and Control Instrument Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1997
Headquarters
Humacao, PR
LinkedIn followers
1,728

JC Automation is a global management and technology consulting firm. We are the trusted advisor to the world’s leading organizations, governmental, and private institutions. Depending on your goals, our consulting services can focus on IT, Automation and/or Regulatory Compliance from the manufacturing shop floor (ISA 95 level 1) up to the MES level (ISA 95 level 3). Once the system is implemented, dedicated JCA associates provide ongoing management and support through your choice of on-site or remote service desk team. JC Automation offers you expertise in five key areas: 1. IT/Systems Integration 2. Automation/Control Systems Integration 3. Regulatory Compliance 4. Instrumentation & Control

Offices: Urb. Los Maestros calle D #27, Humacao, PR 00791, PR · 39899 Balentine Drive, Suite 200, Newark, CA 94560, US · 55 Madison Avenue, Suite 400, Morristown, NJ 07960, US

technologynetworkserversinfrastructurecompliancevalidationqualificationprogramingapplication developmentAutomation
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