Automation Technician

Looptech

Manatí, PR

Pay: $100,000-$120,000/yr

Shift: Full time

LoopTech LLC is a cutting‑edge engineering and technology company delivering integrated Engineering, Automation, IT, and Consulting solutions that help organizations operate smarter, reduce risk, boost reliability, and make high‑impact investment decisions with confidence. We turn technical complexity into clarity, and clarity into performance.

The Automation Technician provides support, maintains, and performs troubleshooting, and improves automation and process control systems. The technician works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS teams to ensure the reliable and safe operation of PLCs, DCS systems, HMIs, industrial networks, drives, and automated equipment.

This role focuses on automation hardware and software, system reliability, and process optimization. Calibration and maintenance of field instrumentation are performed by the site's Instrumentation Technician team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and resolve issues related to automation and control systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on PLCs, DCS systems, HMIs, industrial PCs, VFDs, and associated control hardware.
• Troubleshoot control system failures that impact production, quality, or safety.
• Respond to automation-related equipment breakdowns and support rapid recovery efforts.
• Maintain and support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS platforms to ensure reliable process operation.
• Assist with automation system modifications, configuration changes, and software updates under engineering guidance.
• Support startup, commissioning, testing, and validation of new equipment and automation projects.
• Monitor and maintain industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, and other plant network architectures.
• Maintain system backups, configuration records, and automation documentation.
• Support integration of new equipment into existing control systems.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Automation Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC, HMI, or DCS-based control systems.
• Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, network diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation and electrical safety practices.
• Proficiency using computers and maintenance management systems.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or other process manufacturing industries.
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control systems, and industrial networking.
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms.

Preferred Requirements:

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated locations when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Availability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts as needed.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person