Lead Automation Tech: PLC, Robotics & Vision

Biopharma Asia; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Jacksonville, FL is hiring an Automation Software & Controls Technician IV to lead on-shift automation support on night shift.

You will diagnose PLCs, maintain industrial controls, and mentor on-shift technicians while coordinating with Automation Engineers to boost uptime and implement upgrades.

This role involves hands-on fault analysis, equipment installations, and driving continuous improvement across PLCs, robotics, vision systems.

Qualifications

• Six years of relevant work experience.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and controls documentation.

Responsibilities

• Fault-find and troubleshoot complex automation equipment, PLC-controlled systems, and industrial software applications.
• Serve as the first point of contact for automation software, controls, and PLC-related line-down issues.
• Collaborate with the team to develop strong problem-solving capabilities within the lens manufacturing environment.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of all control systems used throughout the facility, including PLCs, vision systems, lasers, barcode readers, RFID readers, robots, servo control systems, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Troubleshoot and support manufacturing software applications and automation systems to maximize equipment uptime and performance.
• Develop and publish comprehensive troubleshooting articles and technical documentation for complex automation, software, and controls-related issues.
• Play an integral role in the knowledge transfer process by helping develop the technical capabilities of on-shift personnel.
• Partner with Automation Engineers to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions for equipment reliability.
• Support new equipment installations, automation upgrades, software deployments, and controls integration projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to automation, controls, robotics, and software-enabled manufacturing systems.

Skills

PLC diagnostics

Industrial controls

Robotics

Machine vision

Electrical & controls fault isolation

Automated manufacturing equipment

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certifications preferred

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

HMI/SCADA systems

Robotics systems

Job description

Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Jacksonville, FL is hiring an Automation Software & Controls Technician IV to lead on-shift automation support on night shift.

You will diagnose PLCs, maintain industrial controls, and mentor on-shift technicians while coordinating with Automation Engineers to boost uptime and implement upgrades.

This role involves hands-on fault analysis, equipment installations, and driving continuous improvement across PLCs, robotics, vision systems.