Automation PLC & Robotics Maintenance Electrician

Nissin Foods; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 59,236; Full time

Job summary

Nissin Foods USA in Gardena, California, seeks an Automation Maintenance Technician to maintain and program PLC-based automation systems on production lines, troubleshoot issues, and perform repairs to ensure product quality and safety.

You will handle ladder logic, servo drives, HMIs, and related automation components on a fast-paced manufacturing line. Excellent communication and teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or 5+ years in a similar role.
• Strong PLC programming knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and modify PLC programs.
• Experience with PLCs from Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron; familiarity with servo drives.
• Proficient in reading schematics and wiring diagrams; AutoCAD helpful.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot automation systems and perform PLC programming across process control systems.
• Connect laptops to PLCs and peripheral devices for diagnostics and updates.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors on projects in production.
• Maintain schematics and create simple circuit diagrams for equipment upgrades.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to electrical machinery.
• Operate with 5 VDC to 480 V 3-phase electrical systems.

Skills

PLC programming

VFDs

Servo drives

HMI

Electrical troubleshooting

AutoCAD

Robotics experience

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering

5+ years experience in similar role

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Omron PLC

HMI software

AutoCAD

CMMS / maintenance software

Excel

Job description

Nissin Foods USA in Gardena, California, seeks an Automation Maintenance Technician to maintain and program PLC-based automation systems on production lines, troubleshoot issues, and perform repairs to ensure product quality and safety.

You will handle ladder logic, servo drives, HMIs, and related automation components on a fast-paced manufacturing line. Excellent communication and teamwork are required.