Senior Automation & PLC Maintenance Engineer

PCX Aerostructures, LLC

Santa Ana (CA)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 76,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Santa Ana, seeks a Sr Maintenance Engineer to troubleshoot and repair CNC machinery with PLC systems. You will diagnose faults across Siemens, Fanuc, and Allen-Bradley controllers and perform board-level diagnostics with meters and scopes.

Maintain equipment with CMMS docs and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams. Ideal candidates have a technical diploma or associate's degree in Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related

Qualifications

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC and other automated machinery with PLC-controlled systems.
Diagnose and resolve faults in Siemens, Fanuc, and Allen-Bradley controller systems.
Perform board-level diagnostics using multimeters, oscilloscopes, or other electronic test equipment.
Interpret electrical schematics, PLC ladder logic, and control system diagrams.
Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for recurring equipment failures.
Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance activities on critical manufacturing equipment.
Support production teams by minimizing downtime and ensuring equipment reliability.
Document repairs, adjustments, and modifications accurately in the CMMS system.
Work collaboratively with engineering, quality, and production teams.
Knowledge of electrical schematics, blueprints, and control diagrams
Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
Technical diploma or associate's degree in Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field or equivalence
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work overtime as required by Company
Recommend improved work methods and procedures, assist in training employees
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Must adhere to all OSHA and EHS policies and all related procedures
Perform related work as required
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Basic computer skills, MS Office, and data entry in various software systems.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC and other automated machinery with PLC-controlled systems.
Diagnose and resolve faults in Siemens, Fanuc, and Allen-Bradley controller systems.
Perform board-level diagnostics using multimeters, oscilloscopes, or other electronic test equipment.
Interpret electrical schematics, PLC ladder logic, and control system diagrams.
Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for recurring equipment failures.
Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance activities on critical manufacturing equipment.
Support production teams by minimizing downtime and ensuring equipment reliability.
Document repairs, adjustments, and modifications accurately in the CMMS system.
Work collaboratively with engineering, quality, and production teams.