Industrial Controls & Automation Technician - PLC/Robotics

LeoForce; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses up to 6%

Medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match

Generous PTO & paid holidays

Stable full-time hours

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

On-demand pay

Referral program

Employee perks: discounts

Job summary

LeoForce, a food and beverage manufacturer based in Lathrop, CA, is seeking a mid-level Controls and Automation Tech to join our production team. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and robotic systems, and support upgrades and commissioning.

You have 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, proficient with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley preferred), instrumentation, electrical schematics, and motion control, with a strong safety focus and FDA standards awareness.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or electrical systems.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting; Allen-Bradley preferred.
• Experience with instrumentation, electrical schematics, and motion control.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and automated equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting HMIs, VFDs, robotics, sensors, and related controls equipment.
• Ability to support automation upgrades, commissioning, and continuous improvement.
• Strong safety focus and commitment to following applicable safety and FDA standards.
• Bonus: Experience with Beckhoff, Fanuc, or vision systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and robotic systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical wiring, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot and interpret electrical schematics.
• Support automation upgrades, equipment commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform PLC programming and troubleshooting, with an emphasis on Allen-Bradley systems.
• Support motion-control applications and automated production equipment.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and records.
• Ensure automation and electrical systems comply with safety and FDA standards.
• Help maintain reliable, efficient production operations.
• Collaborate with team members to diagnose equipment issues and implement effective solutions.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Automation upgrades

Safety standards

Robotics

HMI troubleshooting

Tools

Beckhoff

Fanuc

Vision systems

Job description

LeoForce, a food and beverage manufacturer based in Lathrop, CA, is seeking a mid-level Controls and Automation Tech to join our production team. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and robotic systems, and support upgrades and commissioning.

You have 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, proficient with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley preferred), instrumentation, electrical schematics, and motion control, with a strong safety focus and FDA standards awareness.