Industrial Automation Technician I - CA

Job summary

Ble*** is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Industrial Automation Technician to join our team. This role serves as a critical link in our production lifecycle, collaborating with Controls Engineer and Software Engineers to install, test, and refine control panels for sophisticated food processing systems.

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Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in PLC programming and Allen Bradley (AB) LC-based controls (CompactLogix and ControlLogix preferred).
• Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control layouts, and Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with ladder logic, relay logic, and control components.
• Experience with Siemens or other non-AB systems is a plus.
• Education/Communication: Strong verbal and written communication
• Work Environment
• Environment: Workshop environment at a desk, in close proximity to a manufacturing floor with moderate to loud noise levels.
• Physical Activity: Ability to sit for long periods, stand, walk, climb stairs, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Vision: Must have the visual acuity to handle color-coded wiring and detailed schematic work.
• Schedule: Full-Time, on-site in Santa Rosa, CA.
• Occasional weekend/evening work and travel may be required based on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the Industrial Automation Technologist Lead, the successful candidate will:
• System Diagnosis & Programming: Perform issue diagnosis using ladder logic and develop ad-hoc PLC code changes using Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000.
• Hardware Integration: Install and maintain critical control components, including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), relays, proximity sensors, encoders, and solenoids.
• HMI/SCADA Support: Troubleshoot and maintain interface systems such as Ignition (Inductive Automation) and AB PanelView, providing diligent root cause analysis and incident documentation.
• Technical Documentation: Record and maintain "As Designed" and "As Built" configurations for all control systems and equipment.
• Project Execution: Collaborate with the Assembly team to ensure equipment meets all performance standards and timelines prior to shipment.
• Network Maintenance: Troubleshoot PLC components including CPU backplanes, I/O modules, and Ethernet communications.
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