PLC Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation & Maintenance

Altium Healthcare; California; On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company contributions

Job summary

Altium Packaging is seeking a PLC Controls Specialist in California to design, program, repair, and maintain manufacturing control systems on the production lines. The role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, with experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, packaging equipment, and PLC systems.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, system upgrades, interface with IT, and safety compliance while mentoring junior technicians. Weekend/holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• Five (5) plus years of experience in industrial manufacturing controls & automation maintenance.
• Experience with PLCs/VFDs replacement and configuration.
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, repair and troubleshoot control systems (PLCs and HMIs).
• Perform preventative maintenance on PLC systems.
• Upgrade production lines with new equipment and technology.
• Install and test manufacturing, packaging and processing equipment.
• Interface with IT and equipment manufacturers to troubleshoot control systems.
• Inspect, repair, install, modify, and maintain electrical/electronic systems.
• Develop user interfaces and ensure safety and efficiency standards.
• Mentor and support less experienced technicians.

Skills

Automation

Electrical

Diagnostics

Network

PLC programming

Tools

RSLogix 5000/500/5

Job description

Altium Packaging is seeking a PLC Controls Specialist in California to design, program, repair, and maintain manufacturing control systems on the production lines. The role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, with experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, packaging equipment, and PLC systems.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, system upgrades, interface with IT, and safety compliance while mentoring junior technicians. Weekend/holiday work may be required.