Automation Controls Electrician – PLC/Robotics Expert

Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc.; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc. is seeking an Automation Technician to manage PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, vision, and robotics in a manufacturing setting.

You will troubleshoot, program, and optimize control systems and contribute to reliability and uptime using strong automation expertise. Responsibilities include inspects systems daily, documents issues, designs improvements, and collaborates with operations and maintenance to drive safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Robotics, Industrial Controls, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in industrial automation, PLC programming, robotics, and controls systems within a manufacturing environment.
• On-the-job training required to perform all duties.
• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC Certification, preferred.
• Certification in Siemens PLC, preferred.
• FANUC Robot Training or Certification, preferred.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley preferred)
• Industrial robotics programming and troubleshooting (FANUC preferred)
• HMI and SCADA systems
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and servo systems
• Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet)
• Electrical controls, motor controls, sensors, and instrumentation
• Reading electrical schematics and control drawings
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting of automated equipment
• Valid Driver’s License
• Predictable and Regular attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents daily inspections of automation and control systems.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots PLC, HMI, robot, servo, motion control, and industrial network issues.
• Programs, modifies, backs up, and maintains PLC software and related control systems.
• Develops, modifies, and maintains HMI and SCADA applications.
• Programs, commissions, and troubleshoots industrial robotic systems.
• Supports startup, commissioning, testing, and validation of new equipment and automation projects.
• Maintains backups of PLC, robot, HMI, VFD, and other control system programs.
• Troubleshoots electrical control panels, sensors, actuators, and field devices.
• Assists in root cause analyses and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with operations, engineering, maintenance, and production teams on process improvements.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Robotics

Electrical schematics

Root cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

FANUC Robotics

HMI/SCADA

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc. is seeking an Automation Technician to manage PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, vision, and robotics in a manufacturing setting.

You will troubleshoot, program, and optimize control systems and contribute to reliability and uptime using strong automation expertise. Responsibilities include inspects systems daily, documents issues, designs improvements, and collaborates with operations and maintenance to drive safety, quality, and efficiency.