Senior Controls Technician

AllSTEM Connections; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

AllSTEM Connections in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Career level Controls Technician to design, develop, and lead the implementation of complex industrial automation systems. Your work will focus on advanced PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, system architecture, and end-to-end project lifecycle ownership from concept through commissioning.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, ensure high-quality, scalable automation solutions, and collaborate with clients,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering tech, automation, or mechatronics.
• 8+ years in PLC/HMI programming or industrial automation.
• Expert-level PLC programming across platforms.
• Proven experience leading automation projects and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of control systems, electrical systems, and industrial processes.
• Experience with PLC/HMI standards and best practices.
• Familiarity with MES integration, SQL databases, and IIoT.
• Exposure to safety PLCs and functional safety standards (SIL/ISO).
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and lead the implementation of complex industrial automation systems.
• Perform advanced PLC programming and HMI/SCADA system design.
• 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 production issues.
• Manage system testing, validation, and on-site commissioning activities.
• Establish and enforce PLC/HMI programming standards and best practices.
• Review electrical designs, control strategies, and system documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior/intermediate engineers and ensure safety and cybersecurity compliance.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Industrial automation

Control system design

Electrical systems

Automation project leadership

SCADA system design

Mentoring junior engineers

Safety standards

Cybersecurity practices

Industrial processes

Motion control robotics

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology/Automation/Mechatronics or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

ControlLogix

Emerson Machine Edition

Ignition

FactoryTalk

WinCC

Cimplicity

EtherNet/IP

Modbus

Profinet

OPC UA

SQL databases

IIoT systems

MES integration

Job description

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


• Advanced experience with:


• Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, ControlLogix)


• Emerson (Machine Edition)


• Expertise with SCADA platforms (Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC, Cimplicity)


• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, OPC UA


• Experience with motion control, robotics, and high-speed automation systems


• Familiarity with MES integration, databases (SQL), and IIoT systems


• Experience with safety PLCs and functional safety standards (SIL, ISO)


• Exposure to industrial cybersecurity practices


• This is an on-site position with work to be performed on the client site in Santa Clara, CA.


• After hours on-call support services are occasionally requested.


• Relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidate.


• Requires field mobility including walking long distances, climbing ladders, working in tight spaces and lifting up to 25 lbs.


• Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• We're seeking a Career level Controls Technician to join our team in Santa Clara, California who is excited to have the chance to work on projects enabling a semi-conductor production facility. Your primary responsibility will be designing, developing, and leading the implementation of complex industrial automation systems. This role involves advanced PLC programming, HMI/SCADA system design, system architecture, and full project lifecycle ownership from concept through commissioning. The role also provides technical leadership, mentors junior engineers, and ensures high-quality, scalable automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced PLC programs using structured, modular, and scalable architectures


• Lead development of HMI/SCADA systems with 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 onsite 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.