Automation Controls Lead and Maintenance Operations Supervisor

Job Title

Controls Engineer and Maintenance Supervisor

Superior Farms

Dixon, California

Maintenance Manager

Full-time, on site

First shift

Hourly, Non-Exempt

$30-$38 per hour, depending on experience

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile professional to join our team as a Controls Engineer and Maintenance Supervisor. This hybrid role demands a strong foundation in electrical engineering, automation systems, and maintenance leadership. The ideal candidate will possess a broad technical skill set, a proactive mindset for continuous improvement, and the ability to manage complex systems and teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Lead and supervise maintenance operations with a focus on electrical systems and automation.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in control systems including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drivers, VFDs, relays, contractors, and power supplies.
• Interpret and modify electrical schematics (American and European standards).
• Configure and fine‑tune machine parameters via HMI interfaces.
• Read and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
• Perform basic PLC and HMI programming for SCADA integration.
• Oversee startup and commissioning of new automation systems and equipment.
• Ensure safety systems are properly implemented and maintained (e.g., emergency stops, interlocks, safety PLCs).
• Support basic robot programming and integration.
• Develop and present high‑quality manufacturing packaging prototypes for client review.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Design Center.
• Manage multiple priorities with excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Utilize AutoCAD or similar tools for layout evaluation and minor modifications.

• Proficient in PLC logic understanding and fault diagnosis.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics (US and EU standards).
• Deep knowledge of industrial electrical and electronic systems.
• Familiarity with HMI configuration and machine parameter adjustments.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Basic programming skills for PLC and HMI integration with SCADA.
• Understanding of 3‑phase high‑voltage systems.
• Knowledge of safety systems and protocols.
• Exposure to robotic systems and basic programming.
• Experience in prototype development and client presentation.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar software.

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

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Innovative thinker with a drive for process optimization.

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

Superior Farms is an employee‑owned company and the leader in the American lamb industry. Through sustainable practices and innovative processing, we deliver the mouth‑watering experience more consumers demand. Farm to fork isn't a slogan; it's how we live every day.

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