Industrial Automation Technician — PLC/SCADA Specialist (4/4)

TPD® Workforce Solutions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Disability programs

401k matching up to 5%

Job summary

TPD® Workforce Solutions is seeking a hands-on Process Automation Technician for a 24/7 steel production facility in Portland, Oregon. You will troubleshoot and maintain PLC, SCADA, HMI, and instrumentation systems, collaborating with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

The role requires an Associate degree in Electronics, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field and 1–3+ years of industrial automation experience, with strong electrical

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 1–3+ years of experience in industrial automation, manufacturing, process control, or related environment.
• Experience with PLC systems (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or Siemens).
• Familiarity with SCADA and HMI systems.
• Strong electrical, controls, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support PLC, SCADA, HMI, instrumentation, and automated control systems throughout the steel mill.
• Minimize downtime by responding to equipment and system issues and keeping production safe and efficient.
• Perform routine inspections, calibration, and maintenance of automation and gauging systems.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, modification, and upgrading of automation equipment and systems.
• Read and interpret schematics and document repairs and changes.
• Update technical documentation and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Instrumentation

Control systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens PLC

SCADA software

HMI platforms

Job description

TPD® Workforce Solutions is seeking a hands-on Process Automation Technician for a 24/7 steel production facility in Portland, Oregon. You will troubleshoot and maintain PLC, SCADA, HMI, and instrumentation systems, collaborating with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

The role requires an Associate degree in Electronics, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field and 1–3+ years of industrial automation experience, with strong electrical