Job title: Automation Technician
Location: Smithfield, Pennsylvania, United States
At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As an Automation Technician,you’lljoin a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry,you’llhelp tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modernlifeand supporting life‑saving technologies - by applying,refiningand recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.
The role:
As an Automation Technician, you will help drive our goals by:
• Supporting the operation of automation control systems tomaintainsafe,reliableand efficient production
• Troubleshooting and resolving control system and equipment issues with production and maintenance teams
• Performing maintenance and adjustments on automated electrical equipment including PLCs, HMIs,drivesand servo systems
• Updating control systems documentation and supporting program modifications to improve performance
• Working with external vendors to diagnose and resolve complex automation issues
• Training colleagues on troubleshooting techniques and safe maintenance practices
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, ComputerScienceor a related discipline
• Experience with PLCs, HMI/SCADAsystemsand industrial automation in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, including drives, controlpanelsand power distribution
• Ability toanalysefaults,identifyroot causes and implement effective solutions
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley systems (ControlLogix,RSLogix5000) and industrial networks isadvantageous
•Strong communicationskills and ability to collaborate across teams
Even if you only match some of the skills,we’dlove to hear from you to discuss further!
What we offer:
We make sure salaries are fair,competitiveand aligned to individual roles,experienceand responsibilities. We also support hybrid and flexible working and offer comprehensive employee benefits, including health, life,disabilityand retirement plans that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
• Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus anadditionalEmployer Contribution)
•20 daysannual PTO (varies for shift-based roles)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)
• Voluntary Benefits
• Wellbeing Programs and Incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• Parental Leave
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.
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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
We are Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies.
Our customers include many of the world’s leading energy, chemicals and automotive companies. They depend on us to use our cutting-edge science to enable them to decarbonise, reduce harmful emissions and improve their sustainability.
With climate change, energy supply and resource scarcity high on the agenda, this work is more critical now than ever before.
