Controls Technician III
Location: San Leandro, CA 94977
Role is a 6-month assignment
-Shift: 1st shift 7 am - 3:30pm Monday through Friday. Must be open to weekend work, overtime, and to a flexible scheduled when needed
-Is there possibility this assignment will be extended? Yes
-Candidates will interview onsite with Maintenance Manager
Job 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Install, configure, and maintain PLC, HMI and SCADA systems.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on control equipment
Calibrate 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 / RSLogix 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 & Communication
Ethernet/IP, Modbus (RTU/TCP), Profibus, Profinet
Network troubleshooting tools (wireshark, RSLinx)
FIIX CMMS PM or similar platforms
Drives & Motion Software
Data & Diagnosis Tools
Ignition Tag Historian and report modules
Trend and diagnostics tools for process analysis
Additional tools
Calibration software and handheld communicators (HART, Field Communicator)
Laptop-based diagnostic and programming tools
Required Qualifications:
Associate 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
5+ years of experience working with industrial control systems
Strong knowledge of the following:
PLCs (Allen-Bradley)
Motor control systems and VFDs
Industrial networks (ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus)
Ability to trouble shoot electrical and instrumentation systems
Familiarity with safety practices such as LOTO and arc flash is nice to have. Candidate will be trained on both.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing environments (food & beverage, dairy, or processing plants)
Strong experience with SCADA platform (development, troubleshooting, and upgrades)
Understanding of process control loops and PID tuning.
Ability to work with CMMS systems
Key Skills
Problem solving and analytical thinking
Attention to detail
Strong communication and teamwork
Time management and ability to prioritize tasks
Technical troubleshooting expertise
Work Environment
Industrial / Manufacturing setting
Exposure to machinery, electrical systems, and varying temperatures
Ability to lift up to 50lbs