Senior Controls Technician — Onsite, Santa Clara

Jacobs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase option

Unlimited PPTO

Relocation assistance

7 paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Career Level Controls Technician to design, develop, and lead the implementation of advanced industrial automation systems for a semiconductor facility. You will perform PLC programming, HMI/SCADA system design, and full project lifecycle ownership from concept through commissioning.

The role provides technical leadership, mentors engineers, ensures scalable solutions, and requires on-site work.

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 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.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Automation leadership

Commissioning

Industrial networking

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

AS in Electrical Eng Tech

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Siemens S7 / TIA Portal

Emerson Machine Edition

Job description

Jacobs in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Career Level Controls Technician to design, develop, and lead the implementation of advanced industrial automation systems for a semiconductor facility. You will perform PLC programming, HMI/SCADA system design, and full project lifecycle ownership from concept through commissioning.

The role provides technical leadership, mentors engineers, ensures scalable solutions, and requires on-site work.