Controls Technician
Job in
Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California, 95050, USA
Listed on 2026-08-05
Listing for:
HKAA
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Controls Technician
We're seeking a career-level Controls Technician to join our team at a semiconductor production facility in Santa Clara, CA. You'll design, develop, and lead the implementation of complex industrial automation systems — with full ownership from concept through commissioning. This is a technical leadership role: you'll set programming standards, mentor junior engineers, and architect scalable automation solutions across PLC, HMI, SCADA, and field devices.
Pay: $64.33- $91.35 per hour DOE
What You'll Do- Design and develop advanced PLC programs using structured, modular, and scalable architectures
- Lead HMI/SCADA development with a focus on usability, performance, and reliability
- Architect full automation solutions including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, networks, and field devices
- Oversee system integration with databases, historians, and enterprise systems
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex system failures and production issues
- Manage system testing, validation, and on-site commissioning activities
- Establish and enforce PLC/HMI programming standards and best practices
- Review and approve electrical designs, control strategies, and system documentation
- Mentor junior and intermediate engineers; collaborate with project managers, clients, and vendors
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and cybersecurity practices
- Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field — or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience in PLC/HMI programming or industrial automation
- Expert-level PLC programming skills across one or more platforms
- Proven experience leading automation projects and system commissioning
- Strong knowledge of control system design, electrical systems, and industrial processes
- Must pass background check and drug screening
- Must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. — no sponsorship available
- Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, Control Logix), Siemens (TIA Portal, S7), or Emerson (Machine Edition) experience
- SCADA platform expertise — Ignition, Factory Talk, WinCC, or Cimplicity
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols — Ether Net/IP, Modbus, Profinet, OPC UA
- Experience with motion control, robotics, and high-speed automation systems
- MES integration, SQL databases, and IIoT systems familiarity
- Safety PLC experience and functional safety standards (SIL, ISO)
- Exposure to industrial cybersecurity practices
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