Industrial Sensor & PLC Technician — Research Lab

CAL POLY POMONA ENTERPRISES; Spadra (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services is seeking a Research Technician to support the CREST-RASM lab’s sensor integration and data acquisition efforts. Responsibilities include installing sensors, wiring and calibrating equipment, and ensuring seamless PLC-driven data flow for digital twin and AR/VR research initiatives.

The role involves collaborating with faculty and students, troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs, and maintaining lab safety and documentation throughout the project timeline

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electrical and/or Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with sensor installation, wiring, and calibration.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, IO-Link, OPC UA, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain industrial sensors across multiple manufacturing stations.
• Integrate sensors with PLCs for reliable data flow into the lab's digital infrastructure.
• Assist in developing data acquisition pipelines to support AI-driven analytics.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues involving PLCs, HMIs, and industrial protocols.
• Support experimental setups for research subprojects.
• Document procedures, calibration data, and lab safety compliance.
• Provide supervision and technical support to student researchers using lab equipment.

Skills

Sensor installation

PLC programming

Industrial protocols

Troubleshooting

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI

Job description

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services is seeking a Research Technician to support the CREST-RASM lab’s sensor integration and data acquisition efforts. Responsibilities include installing sensors, wiring and calibrating equipment, and ensuring seamless PLC-driven data flow for digital twin and AR/VR research initiatives.

The role involves collaborating with faculty and students, troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs, and maintaining lab safety and documentation throughout the project timeline