Automation Technician

Fits, Llc; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

FITS LLC is seeking an Automation Technician to support mechanical and troubleshooting services in the Engineering area. The role requires a technical diploma/associate degree and 5+ years of hands-on automation experience with Rockwell PLCs (Studio 5000/RSLogix), HMIs, and BMS platforms, plus HVAC/building systems knowledge.

Responsibilities include field walkdowns, device checks, commissioning, loop checks, documentation, and on-call support, with non-standard shifts as needed to meet business

Qualifications

• Technical diploma/associate degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or Controls (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years hands-on automation/controls technician experience in manufacturing or facility utilities.
• Shift: non-standard, per business needs.
• Experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs (Studio 5000/RSLogix) and HMIs; BMS platforms.
• Knowledge of HVAC, central utilities, and building systems (AHUs, chillers, pumps, VFDs).
• Ability to read P&IDs, loop sheets, and control schematics.
• OT networks and cybersecurity basics; IT/OT coordination.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting in operating facilities.
• Strong communication across Facilities, Operations, IT/OT, EPC, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on automation support across manufacturing systems and BMS (HVAC/central plant).
• Install, wire-check, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control devices; verify I/O from field to controller/HMI/BMS.
• Support PLC and BMS configuration changes under supervision following site change control and documentation practices.
• Troubleshoot industrial communications (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Fieldbus, Modbus, BACnet), coordinating with IT/OT.
• Execute commissioning and testing activities (loop checks, functional testing, SAT support); document results.
• Maintain accurate documentation (as-builts, redlines, point lists, calibration/loop records) and follow safety/site procedures (LOTO, permits).
• Coordinate with Facilities/Utilities, Manufacturing, and vendors for maintenance, cutovers, and restoration; provide on-call support.

Skills

Automation troubleshooting

Control systems

P&ID reading

Electrical wiring

HVAC knowledge

Vendor coordination

Safety procedures

IT/OT coordination

Education

Technical diploma/associate degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or Controls (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

RSLogix

HMI systems

Siemens Desigo

EtherNet/IP

DeviceNet

Modbus

BACnet/IP

OPC

Job description

For mechanicaland Troubleshooting services in the Engineering area.

WHAT MAKES YOU A FIT:

The Technical Part:

• Technical diploma/associate degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or Controls (or equivalent experience).
• Five(5+)years of hands‑on experience as an automation/controls technician supporting manufacturing and/or facility utilities (BMS/HVAC/central plant).
• Shift: Non‑standard and according to business needs.
• Experience in:
  • Hands‑on experience with Rockwell Automation/Allen‑Bradley PLCs (Studio 5000/RSLogix), industrial HMIs, and BMS platforms (e.g., Siemens Desigo or equivalent), plus integrations/protocols such as EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Fieldbus, Modbus TCP/RTU, BACnet/IP, and OPC (as applicable).
  • Strong understanding of HVAC systems, central utilities, and building systems (AHUs, chillers, boilers, pumps, VFDs, cooling towers, steam, compressed air, WFI/RO where applicable).
  • Ability to produce/review sequences of operation, control narratives, and commissioning/functional test documentation.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control drawings (P&IDs, one-lines, wiring diagrams, loop sheets, and control schematics).
  • Working knowledge of OT networks and basic cybersecurity practices (asset inventory, segmentation concepts, secure remote access procedures) and ability to coordinate with IT/OT.
  • Proven experience supporting commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting in operating facilities.
  • Strong communication skills; able to coordinate across Facilities, Operations, IT/OT, EPC, and vendors.

The Personality Part:

• Besides being an Automation Pro, you’re able to analyze data so that not a single inconsistency gets past you (which allows you to be an amazing problem‑solver). You’re also a skilled multitasker with an incredible ability to set priorities. Add to this a commitment to serving customers with high‑quality research and products, to embracing a diverse work culture, and even to the environment, and you might just be what we’re looking for!

AS A PIECE OF FITS, YOU WILL: (The day‑to‑day on the job)

• Provide hands‑on automation support across manufacturing systems, utilities, and BMS (HVAC/central plant), including field walkdowns, device checks, and point‑to‑point verification.
• Install, wire‑check, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control devices (sensors, actuators, VFDs, valves/dampers) and verify I/O from field to controller/HMI/BMS.
• Support PLC and BMS configuration changes under supervision (point/parameter updates, basic logic edits, setpoints, alarm limits) following site change control and documentation practices.
• Troubleshoot industrial communications (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Fieldbus, Modbus, BACnet), including basic network checks and coordination with IT/OT for connectivity issues.
• Execute commissioning and testing activities (loop checks, functional testing, SAT support), document results, and resolve punch‑list items with integrators and operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation (as‑builts, redlines, point lists, calibration/loop records) and follow safety and site procedures (LOTO, work permits).
• Coordinate with Facilities/Utilities, Manufacturing, and vendors for planned maintenance, cutovers, and restoration; provide on‑call/off‑hours support during critical activities.

WHO WE ARE:

We are a Service Provider companydifferent from the rest. We pride ourselves in how we treat the most important piece of our company's puzzle: you! We integrate Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Utilities and Specialized Technical services across the Island (and in the US as well!). Our company is flexible, family‑oriented and focused on our resources' well‑being, while providing our Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Manufacturing industryclients with top‑notch quality talent.We're FITS!

Are you the next piece?