Hybrid Automation Technician: PLCs, Controls & Innovation

Matthey

Smithfield

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 68,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401K Match
20 days PTO
Life and Disability Insurance
Health Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies, seeks an Automation Technician to maintain and optimize automated production systems. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, drives and servo networks, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to documentation and program improvements. Collaborative cross-team effort is essential.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability and continuous learning in a manufacturing environment with hybrid/work flexibility options.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
  • Experience with PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems and industrial automation in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, including drives, control panels and power distribution.
  • Ability to analyse faults, identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
  • Familiarity with Allen-Bradley systems (ControlLogix, RSLogix 5000) and industrial networks is advantageous.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the operation of automation control systems to maintain safe, reliable and efficient production.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving control system and equipment issues with production and maintenance teams.
  • Performing maintenance and adjustments on automated electrical equipment including PLCs, HMIs, drives and servo systems.
  • Updating control systems documentation and supporting program modifications to improve performance.
  • Working with external vendors to diagnose and resolve complex automation issues.
  • Training colleagues on troubleshooting techniques and safe maintenance practices.

Skills

PLC/SCADA
Industrial automation
Electrical systems
Fault analysis
Allen-Bradley familiarity

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering/IT/CS

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/RSLogix 5000

Job description

Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies, seeks an Automation Technician to maintain and optimize automated production systems. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, drives and servo networks, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to documentation and program improvements. Collaborative cross-team effort is essential.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability and continuous learning in a manufacturing environment with hybrid/work flexibility options.

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