Automation Technician

Location: Smithfield, Pennsylvania, United States

About the role

As an Automation Technician at Johnson Matthey, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle global challenges—cutting emissions, powering modern life, and supporting life-saving technologies—by applying, refining, and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of automation control systems to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system and equipment issues with production and maintenance teams.
• Perform maintenance and adjustments on automated electrical equipment including PLCs, HMIs, drives, and servo systems.
• Update control systems documentation and support program modifications to improve performance.
• Work with external vendors to diagnose and resolve complex automation issues.
• Train colleagues on troubleshooting techniques and safe maintenance practices.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience with PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial automation in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, including drives, control panels, and power distribution.
• Ability to analyze faults, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley systems (ControlLogix, RSLogix 5000) and industrial networks is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

Benefits

• Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution).
• 20 days annual 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.

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive, and aligned to individual roles, experience, and responsibilities. We also support hybrid and flexible working.