Lead Controls Technician — Industrial Automation (On-Site)

Seneca Resources LLC; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site in Santa Clara

Job summary

Seneca Resources LLC is seeking a career-level Controls Technician for our Santa Clara, CA site. You will design, develop, and lead the implementation of complex industrial automation systems, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA architectures from concept through commissioning.

With 8+ years in PLC/HMI programming, you will mentor junior engineers and drive adherence to safety, cybersecurity, and industry standards across projects, ensuring scalable, reliable automation solutions in a demanding

Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics or related field with equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in PLC/HMI programming or industrial automation
• Expert-level PLC programming skills across one or more platforms
• Proven experience leading automation projects and system commissioning
• Strong knowledge of control system design, electrical systems, and industrial processes

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced PLC programs using structured, modular, and scalable architectures
• Lead development of HMI/SCADA systems with a focus on usability, performance, and reliability
• Architect full automation solutions, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, networks, and field devices
• Oversee system integration with databases, historians, and enterprise systems
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex system failures and production issues
• Manage system testing, validation, and on-site commissioning activities
• Establish and enforce PLC/HMI programming standards and best practices
• Review and approve electrical designs, control strategies, and system documentation
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams
• Mentor and guide junior and intermediate engineers
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and cybersecurity practices

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial automation

Project leadership

Systems integration

Education

AS in Electrical Engineering Technology or related

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

ControlLogix

Siemens TIA Portal

Siemens S7

Ignition

FactoryTalk

WinCC

Cimplicity

Job description

Seneca Resources LLC is seeking a career-level Controls Technician for our Santa Clara, CA site. You will design, develop, and lead the implementation of complex industrial automation systems, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA architectures from concept through commissioning.

With 8+ years in PLC/HMI programming, you will mentor junior engineers and drive adherence to safety, cybersecurity, and industry standards across projects, ensuring scalable, reliable automation solutions in a demanding