Industrial Automation Technician – PLCs & Robotics

Energy Jobline ZR; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial equipment and facility systems in California. The role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in electrical systems, PLCs, automation, and robotics, and will work with CMMS to manage work orders and performance data.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with technical or vocational training.
• At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Proven experience troubleshooting PLCs, automation systems, and robotics.
• Strong CMMS usage and maintenance documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on automated equipment, PLC-controlled systems, and robotic machinery.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems using digital multimeters on high- and low-voltage circuits.
• Install, test, and maintain single-phase and three-phase industrial equipment.
• Use CMMS to assign work orders, track maintenance activities, and analyze equipment performance.
• Enforce safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Communicate status and needs with operations, engineering, and leadership.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Automation

Robotics

Safety compliance

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial equipment and facility systems in California. The role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in electrical systems, PLCs, automation, and robotics, and will work with CMMS to manage work orders and performance data.