About Company:

JC Automation Corp. (JCA) was founded in 1997 with the mission of filling a gap between technology and regulatory requirements in the life science manufacturing industry. The company offers highly capable resources at an affordable cost to build solutions and execute projects in: Automation, Control Systems Integration, Information Technology, System Integration and Regulatory Compliance.

JCA is a HUBZone Certified Small Business Firm, NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise, and Certified Critical Industry Supplier. It’s mission is to add value by delivering quality services & solutions on time all the time by transforming processes & technology into business advantages.

Job Summary:
The Robotics / Logistics Technical Lead is responsible for defining and executing the technical strategy for robotics and automated logistics systems (ASRS) within a complex, regulated environment. This role leads system integration across OT/IT layers, ensures robust architecture and governance, and oversees commissioning, performance, and long-term sustainability of automation solutions across sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and own the end-to-end technical strategy, architecture, and design principles for robotics and ASRS solutions.
• Lead system integration across PLC/HMI, safety PLCs, robot/ASRS controllers, and WMS/WES/WCS/EMS platforms.
• Establish interface control standards including message structures, state models, exception handling, and recovery strategies.
• Drive architectural decisions across OT networks, industrial protocols, and middleware to meet performance, scalability, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead technical governance activities including design reviews, architecture boards, and readiness gates.
• Ensure traceability from business requirements through design, testing, and validation.
• Define and oversee commissioning and qualification strategies (FAT, SAT, integrated testing, cutover, hypercare).
• Lead complex troubleshooting, issue triage, and root cause analysis to achieve system performance KPIs (throughput, accuracy, availability).
• Provide technical oversight to OEMs and system integrators, including scope definition, submittal reviews, and change management.
• Drive technical decision-making impacting cost, schedule, and system performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, including risk assessments, safeguarding strategies, LOTO, and safety validation.
• Lead technical risk identification, mitigation, and communication across program stakeholders.
• Support program-level planning, including resource forecasting and dependency management.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, templates, and documentation (ICDs, control narratives, testing protocols).
• Ensure effective handover to Operations and Maintenance, including training, documentation, and support models.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
• Extensive experience in industrial automation, robotics, and/or automated logistics systems (ASRS).
• Strong knowledge of OT/IT integration, including PLCs, SCADA, industrial networks, and warehouse control systems (WMS/WES/WCS).
• Experience leading large-scale automation or logistics implementation projects.
• Deep understanding of system architecture, integration patterns, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with commissioning, validation (FAT/SAT), and system performance optimization.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and risk management in automated environments.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage OEMs/integrators.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location:

• Puerto Rico