Automation Support – 12-Hour Night Shift

JC Automation Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Automation Corp. is seeking experienced Automation Support professionals for a 12-hour night shift at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Manati, PR. You will handle corrective and preventive maintenance of MES, PLCs, and control systems, ensuring compliant, reliable performance and data integrity.

The role requires hands-on automation expertise, Rockwell platform experience, and bilingual English/Spanish skills, with a focus on safety and problem-solving during night operations.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field with hands-on automation experience.
• Experience with corrective and preventive maintenance of PLCs and computerized manufacturing systems, preferably in regulated environments.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and ladder logic; repair of electromechanical/electronic instrumentation.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix).
• Familiarity with cGMP and data integrity requirements.
• Willingness to work 3rd shift (12-hour shifts).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and backup PLCs and vision systems during night shift.
• Perform preventive maintenance on automation and computerized systems.
• Assess safety risks before maintenance and mitigate hazards.
• Investigate recurring issues and implement downtime-reducing improvements.
• Monitor system performance and escalate atypical events.
• Develop and maintain OSI PI Historian models and tags for analytics.
• Support MES troubleshooting with a focus on Syncade.
• Document shift activities for stakeholders.
• Provide system administration support during IT outages.

Skills

PLCs maintenance

Rockwell Automation

OSI PI Historian

cGMP compliance

Education

Engineering degree (A.S./B.S.)

Tools

Syncade MES

OSI PI Historian configurations

Rockwell Studio/Logix

Job description

Automation Support – 12-Hour Night Shift

Full Time Manati, Manati, PR, PR

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1079

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

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 experienced Automation Support professionals to join our team on 3rd shift (12-hour schedule) at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be a key automation resource during overnight operations, helping ensure the continuous, compliant, and reliable performance of manufacturing execution systems, control systems, and site infrastructure.

You will execute corrective and preventive maintenance, monitor system performance, support MES troubleshooting (Syncade), manage OSI PI Historian configurations, and help maintain computerized systems in compliance with cGMP and data integrity standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Corrective Maintenance: Troubleshoot and repair programming, vision systems, and equipment; perform backups/restores of programming and configurations; conduct electromechanical troubleshooting and component replacement.
• Preventive Maintenance: Execute and maintain preventive maintenance plans for automation and computerized systems.
• Safety & Risk Management: Evaluate safety hazards and risks before performing maintenance activities; identify and help mitigate risks in existing systems.
• Failure Analysis & Improvement: Investigate recurring issues, recommend solutions, and implement improvements to reduce downtime.
• System Monitoring: Monitor system performance during the shift and elevate atypical situations in a timely manner.
• OSI PI Historian: Develop and maintain Historian models and tags to support operational analytics and OEE monitoring.
• MES Troubleshooting: Support Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), with a focus on Syncade.
• Shift Reporting: Document and communicate shift activities to key stakeholders.
• System Administration: Perform system administration tasks as needed, including support during IT system outages.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field, with relevant hands‑on experience in automation/controls support.
• Experience with corrective and preventive maintenance of PLCs and computerized manufacturing systems, ideally in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and ladder logic programs, and repairing electromechanical/electronic instrumentation.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix).
• Familiarity with cGMP and data integrity / quality practice requirements.
• Availability to work 3rd shift (12-hour shifts).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (oral and written).

Preferred

• Experience with MES platforms, particularly Syncade.
• Experience with OSI PI Historian.
• Siemens systems knowledge.
• Experience with Cognex vision systems, SQL databases, or VMware environments.
• Knowledge of Computer System Validation (CSV) requirements.
• Familiarity with CMMS tools for maintenance tracking.

SKILLS

Technical Skills

• PLCs and computerized manufacturing systems — corrective and preventive maintenance
• Rockwell Automation platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix)
• OSI PI Historian
• cGMP and regulated-environment compliance

Soft Skills

• Self-directed with strong technical judgment
• Calm and methodical under pressure, with a strong focus on safety
• Proactive and detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills