Automation & Control Systems
We design, program, integrate, and support industrial automation and control systems that improve reliability, efficiency, and process performance in regulated manufacturing.
JC Automation delivers full-lifecycle automation and control system services — from initial design and programming through integration, commissioning, and long-term support. Our engineers work across PLC, HMI, AVEVA System Platform, and DCS platforms to build reliable, maintainable control systems that meet the technical and regulatory demands of pharmaceutical and life science manufacturing.
What We Do
- PLC Programming & Integration — Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and other major platforms, including new programs, modifications, and migrations
- HMI Development — operator interface design, screen development, alarm management, and usability optimization
- SCADA Systems — Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk, and custom SCADA design, configuration, and support
- DCS & DeltaV — Emerson DeltaV configuration, control module development, batch recipe management, and support
- Control System Integration — connecting PLCs, DCS, SCADA, MES, historians, and business systems into cohesive control architectures
- System Upgrades & Migrations — modernizing obsolete platforms, legacy programs, I/O mapping, and panel upgrades with minimal downtime
- Troubleshooting & Technical Support — rapid root cause analysis, corrective programming, and remote or on-site technical support
- Design Specifications (FDS) — control philosophy documentation, I/O lists, cause-and-effect matrices, and control narratives
Why Choose JCA
- Pharmaceutical and Life Science Expertise — direct experience in GMP-regulated environments, including documentation, change control, and validation requirements.
- Platform-Agnostic Capability — experience across Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Emerson DeltaV, Ignition, and other major automation platforms.
- Documentation-Ready Delivery — FDS, configuration records, and change control support are built into project delivery.
- Rapid Troubleshooting Response — fast root cause analysis and corrective action, remotely or on-site, to minimize production impact.
- Full Project Coverage — support from early-stage design through commissioning, startup, and long-term system support.
- Puerto Rico & US Presence — local manufacturing experience in Puerto Rico combined with project capability across the United States.
Relevant Experience
PLC Programming & Integration
Design, programming, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems on Rockwell Automation (ControlLogix/CompactLogix) and Siemens S7 platforms for process, packaging, utilities, and HVAC applications in regulated environments.
HMI / SCADA Development
Development and migration of visualization systems across FactoryTalk View, AVEVA (Wonderware) InTouch and System Platform, Ignition, iFIX, and PanelView — including legacy HMI migrations and alarm and event reporting.
Control System Migrations & Modernization
Legacy control system assessments, virtualization assessments, historian/PI migrations, and phased migrations of monitoring systems onto modern platforms with minimal production impact.
Machine Vision & Production Systems
Integration of Cognex-based vision inspection (label detection, 2D barcode verification) on medical device packaging lines, plus OEE/production monitoring system installation and integration.
Technical Expertise
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