- Salary
- $22 – $26/hr
- Location
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Blentech Corporation 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.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who excels in a dynamic environment, balancing technical design tasks with hands-on implementation on the shop floor to ensure our equipment is optimized for global shipment.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Industrial Automation Technologist Lead, the successful candidate will:
Minimum Qualifications
Key Competencies
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
How to Apply
If you have the experience and the drive to lead our most significant projects, please apply at https://blentech.applytojob.com/apply
This is an on-site position. Candidates must live within driving distance of our Santa Rosa, CA office.
We do not accept recruiters or international applications.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who excels in a dynamic environment, balancing technical design tasks with hands-on implementation on the shop floor to ensure our equipment is optimized for global shipment.
Essential Functions & 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.
Minimum 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 skills; ability to produce routine reports and interpret safety and maintenance manuals.
- Travel: Ability to travel up to 25% to support site installations or equipment commissioning.
Key Competencies
- Organizational Excellence: Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and high standards for detail.
- Software Proficiency: Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office Suite and G-Suite.
- Customer-Centric Mindset: Dedicated to delivering high-quality results and maintaining excellent service standards.
- Adaptability: A positive attitude toward changing priorities and a willingness to operate in a fast-paced workshop environment.
Physical Requirements & 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.
- Paid Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision for the employee are 100% company paid.
- 401(k) with a 4% company match after 6 months of employment.
- Opportunities to travel to customer sites and oversee the startup of cutting-edge food processing facilities.
- PTO accrual, boot allowance, and collaborative professional culture.
- Wage Range $22.67 - $26.20
How to Apply
If you have the experience and the drive to lead our most significant projects, please apply at https://blentech.applytojob.com/apply
This is an on-site position. Candidates must live within driving distance of our Santa Rosa, CA office.
We do not accept recruiters or international applications.
Skills
PLCSCADAProject Management
