Controls Technician

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  • San Leandro, California
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    Job Description

    Summary

    • ​The Control Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing industrial control systems and automation equipment. This role ensures reliable operation of PLCs, instrumentation, sensors, and control networks to support a safe and efficient production process.​

    Responsibilities

    • Key Responsibilities:Install, configure, and maintain PLC, HMI and SCADA systems.Troubleshoot and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control systemsPerform preventative and predictive maintenance on control equipmentCalibrate and maintain field instruments (pressure, flow, temperature, level)Analyze systems faults and implement corrective actions Support continuous improvement and automation projects Read and Interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, and control schematics Work with maintenance and operations team to minimize downtime Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations (e.g. OSHA)Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance and systems changes Software, Platforms & Tools PLC Programming Software Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000 / RS Logix 5000)Siemens - optional HMI / SCADA Platforms Ignition SCADA (Inductive Automation) - visualization, alarming, reporting and database integration Factory Talk View / Factory Talk SE & ME Industrial Networking & CommunicationEthernet/IP, Modbus (RTU/TCP), Profibus, ProfinetNetwork troubleshooting tools (wireshark, RSLinx)FIIX CMMS PM or similar platformsDrives & Motion SoftwareData & Diagnosis ToolsIgnition Tag Historian and report modulesTrend and diagnostics tools for process analysisAdditional toolsCalibration software and handheld communicators (HART, Field Communicator)Laptop-based diagnostic and programming tools

    Requirements

    • 5+ years of experience working with industrial control systemsStrong knowledge of the following:PLCs (Allen-Bradley)Motor control systems and VFDs - VFD Programming is requiredIndustrial networks (ethernet/IP, Modbus)Ability to trouble shoot and calibrate electrical and instrumentation systemsFamiliarity with safety practices such as LOTO and arc flash is nice to have. Candidate will be trained on both.Preferred QualificationsExperience in manufacturing environments (food & beverage, dairy, or processing plants)Understanding of process control loops and PID tuning.Ability to work with CMMS systemsKey SkillsProblem solving and analytical thinkingAttention to detailStrong communication and teamworkTime management and ability to prioritize tasksTechnical troubleshooting expertiseSoftware, Platforms & ToolsPLC Programming SoftwareRockwell Automation (Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000)Factory Talk View / Factory Talk SE & MEIndustrial Networking & CommunicationEthernet/IP, Modbus (RTU/TCP)Network troubleshooting tools (wireshark, RSLinx)FIIX CMMS PM or similar platformsTrend and diagnostics tools for process analysisAdditional toolsCalibration software and handheld communicators (HART, Field Communicator)Laptop-based diagnostic and programming toolsRequired QualificationsAssociate degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, or related field is nice to have. Manager will look at candidates with additional work experience in liu of degree
      Work EnvironmentIndustrial / Manufacturing settingExposure to machinery, electrical systems, and varying temperaturesAbility to lift up to 50lbs

    Skills

    • Controls Technician 
    • Industrial Controls
    • Motor control systems
    • Industrial networks

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Leandro, California

    Skills

    • Allen-Bradleyunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Ethernetunmatched
    • Food Productionunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • Groundskeepingunmatched
    • Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
    • IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Instrumentationunmatched
    • Laptop PCunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mobile Devicesunmatched
    • Motor Control Systemsunmatched
    • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Network Programmingunmatched
    • Network Supportunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
    • Programming Toolsunmatched
    • RSLinxunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Rockwell Automationunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
    • Systems Analysisunmatched
    • TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)unmatched
    • Variable Speed Drive (VSD)unmatched
    • Wireshark (Ethereal)unmatched

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