Night-Shift Automation Support – Pharma/MES Specialist

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

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.