Associate Automation Specialist (2 Openings)

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Purpose: We are seeking an entry-level Associate Automation Specialist to provide hands-on shift-based support for automated manufacturing equipment and operational technology (OT) systems. This hourly position will focus on production-floor support preventive maintenance equipment troubleshooting routine system checks and clear documentation. The specialist may also support automation projects equipment upgrades and improvement activities as assigned.

You will be responsible for:

• Provide hands-on automation and OT support for manufacturing operations during the assigned shift.
• Respond to and troubleshoot PLC HMI sensor communication computer network connectivity and automated equipment issues.
• Perform routine system checks approved resets backups basic testing and configuration activities in accordance with procedures.
• Document work performed communicate equipment status and provide clear information during shift handoffs.
• Execute assigned preventive maintenance activities for automated equipment and OT systems.
• Perform inspections backups functional checks and other scheduled maintenance tasks using approved procedures.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and communicate opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Follow applicable safety quality change-control data-integrity and cybersecurity requirements when supporting equipment and OT systems.
• Work closely with Operations Maintenance Engineering Quality IT and external suppliers to restore and maintain equipment operation.
• Support automation projects equipment upgrades testing and startup activities as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Automation Robotics Computer Science Software Engineering Engineering or a related technical field is required or candidates must be on track to complete their degree by December 2026.
• Zero to two (0-2) years of relevant experience required. Recent graduates and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply. Internship apprenticeship co-op academic project laboratory maintenance or other hands-on technical experience is highly valued.
• Experience with PLC or industrial control systems is preferred.
• Experience with HMI or SCADA applications is preferred.
• Usage of industrial equipment sensors instrumentation robotics electrical systems or communications is preferred.
• Experience with computer hardware software networking or technical troubleshooting is preferred.
• Technical documentation and safe work practices are preferred.
• Exposure to Allen-Bradley Siemens Beckhoff Ignition Wonderware FactoryTalk or similar platforms is preferred.
• Exposure to GMP validation data integrity or another regulated environment is preferred.
• Exposure to industrial networking OT systems equipment maintenance data collection or reporting systems is preferred.
• Availability to work overtime various work schedules which include 1st 2nd and 3rd shifts including weekends and holidays is required.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation please email the Employee Health Support Center () or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment as well as get a parents consent for the background check.

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