Automation Engineer – Project Support

JC Automation Corp • Juncos, PR

7d • $30 - $40

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support automation and controls activities for capital projects within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with cross-functional project coordination, ensuring reliable system integration, commissioning, and execution support throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings proven experience with industrial control systems, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to work effectively across engineering, validation, and operations teams in a fast-paced GMP environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automation or controls engineering in industrial or pharmaceutical environments.
• Hands-on experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, or industrial control systems in an integration or project support capacity.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills in automation and controls systems.
• Experience supporting capital or industrial projects including FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with GMP regulations and validation activities in regulated manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Allen-Bradley (Rockwell), Siemens, DeltaV, or similar automation platforms.
• Exposure to pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environments.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (oral and written).
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.

Responsibilities

• Support PLC, HMI, and SCADA system integration, configuration, and troubleshooting across capital project activities. Ensure control systems meet design specifications and operational requirements prior to and during deployment.
• Assist with automation design reviews and support control system modifications, ensuring changes are properly documented, reviewed, and implemented in accordance with project and regulatory requirements.
• Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), commissioning, and startup activities, ensuring systems are properly tested, validated, and handed over to operations.
• Coordinate with engineering, validation, quality, and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure alignment, timely execution, and compliance with GMP and safety requirements.
• Support field investigations, testing activities, and resolution of system issues during project execution and commissioning phases, applying structured troubleshooting methodologies.
• Maintain automation documentation, system backups, and technical records in compliance with GMP, data integrity, and project standards. Ensure all changes are captured and traceable throughout the project lifecycle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level