Senior Electrical Technician – PLCs & Automation

6094-Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. Legal Entity; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an expert level Electrical and electro‑mechanical Technician to support Vision manufacturing equipment at our Jacksonville, FL site. You will perform maintenance, repair, and installation tasks while collaborating with engineering, operations, maintenance and quality teams to sustain steady production.

The role requires reading schematics and ladder logic, performing preventive maintenance, and leading root‑cause investigations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant technical, electrical, or industrial maintenance experience.
• Electrical Journeyman license or documented completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship program (or equivalent documented experience).
• Proven hands‑on experience with PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, sensors, drives, control panels, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Experience or proven ability to perform Manufacturing Technician tasks (clearing jams, loading materials, routine cleaning, basic mechanical adjustments) while maintaining safety and production priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Proficient verbal and written communication and the ability to work independently or with multi‑functional teams.
• Ability to pass applicable technical assessments and site‑specific electrical qualifications.
• Willingness to work rotating 12‑hour shifts (6am–6pm or 6pm–6am), including weekends.
• Physical ability to stoop, kneel, walk, climb, reach, lift up to 25lbs., and perform other routine manufacturing tasks.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain Blue Badge Certification per site requirements.

Responsibilities

• Fix, repair, and maintain PLC‑controlled equipment, control panels, motor controls, VFDs, servo drives, sensors, HMIs, and robotic systems.
• Read, interpret, and act on electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and document work in the maintenance management system.
• Identify reliability risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Support equipment installation, debugging, qualification, production start‑up, validation, and process development.
• Perform Manufacturing Technician tasks as needed to sustain production: clear jams, load and align raw materials, perform routine cleaning, make basic mechanical adjustments, and assist operators to minimize downtime.
• Lead or support root cause investigations for equipment/process non‑conformances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide technical coaching and on‑the‑job certification for Manufacturing Technicians Level III and below.
• Apply continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma concepts, root cause analysis) to increase safety, reliability, and productivity.
• Maintain strict alignment to electrical safety practices including lockout/tagout, NFPA70E/arc‑flash controls, and energized electrical work protocols.

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an expert level Electrical and electro‑mechanical Technician to support Vision manufacturing equipment at our Jacksonville, FL site. You will perform maintenance, repair, and installation tasks while collaborating with engineering, operations, maintenance and quality teams to sustain steady production.

The role requires reading schematics and ladder logic, performing preventive maintenance, and leading root‑cause investigations.