Industrial Automation Technician I - CA

Kids for the Future; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Boot allowance

401(k) retirement plan with company

Travel opportunities

On-site in Santa Rosa

Job summary

Blentech Corporation is seeking an Industrial Automation Technician to join our Santa Rosa team. You will install, test, and refine control panels for sophisticated food processing systems, collaborating with Controls and Software Engineers to ensure reliable operation and on-time shipment.

The role blends design tasks with hands-on shop floor implementation. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of PLC programming experience (Rockwell), reads schematics, and is comfortable working with Ignition and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of PLC programming experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Experience with Rockwell/AB controls preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose system issues and modify PLC code as needed.
• Install and maintain control components (VFDs, relays, sensors).
• Support HMI/SCADA interfaces (Ignition, PanelView).
• Document as-designed and as-built configurations.
• Collaborate with assembly to ensure on-time shipment.

Skills

Ladder logic

Electrical schematics

P&ID interpretation

HMI/SCADA

Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Ignition (Inductive Automation)

AB PanelView

Job description

• Location 2899 Dowd Drive,Santa Rosa, CA, 95407,United States


• Base Pay $22.67 - $26.20 / Hour


• Job Category Controls


• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt


• Required Degree High school


• Travel 20%


• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

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 Controls and Instrumentation Engineer III, 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.

Requirements

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.


• 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.

Summary

What We Offer

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision for the employee are 100% company paid and $150.00 annual boot allowance


• Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with company match after 6 months of employment


• Growth: Opportunities to travel to customer sites and oversee the startup of cutting-edge food processing facilities


• Schedule: Full-Time, on-site in Santa Rosa, CA. Occasional weekend/evening work and travel may be required based on project needs


• A collaborative culture with customized career development tracks designed to help you grow with us

This is an on-site position. Candidates must be within driving distance of our Santa Rosa, CA office.

We do not accept recruiters or international applications.

Blentech Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment relationships are at-will, and job descriptions are subject to change at management's discretion.

Additional Information

• Is this requisition for a backfill or a new position? Backfill