Senior Automation Specialist Jobs in Florida
Senior Automation Specialist jobs in Florida are active and growing, concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, semiconductor and electronics production, pharmaceutical and biotech facilities, and industrial automation systems, with demand from technician-level roles through senior and principal engineers. The heaviest hiring is in the Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville metros, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Siemens, and Honeywell maintain significant engineering and manufacturing operations. PLC programming, robotics integration, and SCADA systems are the most consistently sought specialties across these markets. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB SUMMARY:
Supports management in directing and coordinating activities of the department and employees. Leading a team of Building Automation Systems (BAS) Technicians that install, repair, and commission computer-based control systems that control and monitor a building’s mechanical and electrical equipment including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), chiller plants, energy management systems, lighting control systems, traffic control systems, electric vehicle chargers, waterway navigation systems, building access control equipment and systems, ADA door openers, vehicle gate arm and height bar alarms, solar energy systems, meter installation, replacement and calibration. Interfacing with Leadership and Customers to service our client’s BAS needs. Support miscellaneous UO Maintenance and Ride/show department electronic/energy management needs. Coordinate with Operations personnel to identify and analyze system problems. Monitor Honeywell & Johnson Controls Fire Alarm Life Safety Systems.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans and delegates work tasks. Delegates work assignments among qualified BAS Technicians. Communicates performance expectations in an effort to ensure proper completion of tasks. Provides feedback for recognition and performance improvement.
- Actively reinforces company safety guidelines and programs; reports non-compliance. Monitors employee’s productivity, work habits. Leads work startup and stoppage, schedules breaks. Monitors care, condition, use and storage of tools, equipment and other UO property. Maintains material inventories. Monitors compliance with wardrobe/grooming standards, driving policy, radio usage, and other UO policies.
- Ensures proper completion of documentation. Captures written behaviors using the Lead Observation Report to support managerial and supervisory documentation.
- Communicates and coordinates with other departments or crafts as resource needs and work plans to supervision. Provides two-way communications between work team, supervisor, and other management and HR personnel.
- Performs job duties as described in non-lead job description. Maintains and shares job knowledge, assists in developing employees.
- Assist with training new and current employees. Assigns who will provide daily training.
- Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
- High school degree or GED required
- Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred
EXPERIENCE:
- 6+ years equivalent BAS control technician experience required
- Experience with computer-based software required
- Honeywell EBI Life Safety maintenance/monitoring preferred
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Valid Florida Driver’s License required to operate company vehicles
- Additionally, a Journeyman, Contractor, or Masters licenses with a minimum of 8,000 hours of relevant job experience that is issued by a Municipality, City, County, State, for the MEP trades OR a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Fire Alarm Certification, Niagara Framework Technical Certification, Johnson Controls Metasys (ADS/ADX), Honeywell or any other BAS/DDC System is required.
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior automation specialist jobs across Florida.
- Five or more years of hands-on PLC programming experience using Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing SCADA or DCS systems in a production environment
- Proficiency with industrial robotics integration, including ABB, FANUC, or Kuka systems
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Experience reading and developing electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and P&ID diagrams
- Strong familiarity with ISA standards, NEC codes, and safety compliance in Florida industrial settings
Senior Automation Specialist Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior automation specialist in Florida?
Most senior automation specialists in Florida reach the role through a combination of an engineering or electronics degree and progressive hands-on experience with control systems in manufacturing or industrial settings. Florida does not issue a state-specific license for this role, but many employers require or strongly prefer candidates who hold a Certified Automation Professional credential from the International Society of Automation. Building experience with local industries, including aerospace in the Space Coast region or pharmaceutical manufacturing in Tampa Bay, accelerates the path to senior-level roles.
Which companies hire senior automation specialists in Florida?
Employers hiring senior automation specialists in Florida right now include Siemens, Rexel, and SpaceX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Florida's concentration of aerospace, defense, and pharmaceutical manufacturers means many of the most consistent openings come from large, long-established production and systems integration operations across the state.
Which Florida cities have the most senior automation specialist jobs?
Florida, Orlando, and Lakeland are the Florida cities with the most senior automation specialist openings, driven by the region's concentration of aerospace and defense contractors around Orlando and the Space Coast, large pharmaceutical and manufacturing operations anchored in Tampa Bay, and a growing logistics and industrial base in Jacksonville that supports significant controls and systems work.
Are there remote senior automation specialist jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. Senior automation specialist work is largely hands-on, requiring physical presence to program, commission, and troubleshoot equipment on the plant or production floor. About 33% of senior automation specialist openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to cover tasks like system design, documentation, and off-site programming work rather than full field roles.
How can I get hired as a senior automation specialist in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an associate or entry-level controls technician role within a Florida manufacturing or systems integration company, which provides the hands-on PLC and wiring experience employers count toward seniority. Large Florida operations in aerospace and defense, including contractors on the Space Coast, and pharmaceutical manufacturers in the Tampa area often hire controls technicians and automation engineers at junior levels and develop them internally. Completing coursework in Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC platforms, earning an ISA Certified Control Systems Technician credential, and building a portfolio of documented projects significantly improves a candidate's standing.
Where can I find and apply to senior automation specialist jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to senior automation specialist jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across industries and metros. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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