Industrial Controls Engineer — Maintenance Leadership

Industrial Controls Engineer — Maintenance Leadership

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$30.00/hr – $38.00/hr

• Company:
  Superior Farms
• Location:
  
  Dixon, California
• Reports To:
  
  Maintenance Manager
• Job Type: Full‑time, on site
• Shifts Available:
  First shift
• Pay Rate: $30–$38 per hour, depending on experience
• FLSA Status:
  Hourly, Non‑Exempt

• Lead day‑to‑day maintenance operations with a focus on automation and electrical reliability.
• Quickly troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drivers, VFDs, relays, contractors, and power supplies.
• Read, interpret, and revise US/EU electrical schematics; ensure documentation accuracy.
• Configure HMIs, adjust machine parameters, and perform basic PLC/HMI programming for SCADA.
• Plan and execute equipment startups and commissioning activities.
• Own machine safety readiness: interlocks, emergency stop circuits, and safety PLC configurations.
• Assist with robot programming and integration projects.
• Create and present packaging prototypes to clients to inform manufacturing solutions.
• Advance Design Center continuous improvement projects with clear metrics and follow‑through.
• Manage multiple priorities, schedules, and resources with strong organization.
• Leverage AutoCAD (or similar) for layout reviews and small modifications.

• Fluent in PLC logic and systematic fault isolation.
• Comfortable troubleshooting from electrical prints (US/EU).
• Solid understanding of industrial electrical/electronic systems.
• Hands‑on HMI setup and parameter tuning experience.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Basic programming for PLC/HMI with SCADA integration.
• Knowledge of 3‑phase high‑voltage power distribution.
• Strong foundation in machine safety standards and practices.
• Exposure to robotics and basic programming skills.
• Prototype build experience with professional client‑facing presentations.
• CAD literacy (AutoCAD preferred).

• Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
• Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or Automation Engineering

• Team‑first leader with proven supervision experience.
• Clear communicator who builds trust across maintenance, operations, and engineering.
• Detail‑driven and safety‑focused.
• Creative problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; cold temperatures; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.

• ESOP Shares
• 401(k) match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Major holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick time

• Electrical Schematics
• CAD Software
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Commercial Electrical Expertise
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
  
  SCADA Experience
• High Voltage Systems