Senior Controls Technician: PLC/HMI & SCADA Expert (Onsite)
Jacobs
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Job summary
Jacobs is hiring a senior Controls Technician to join the Santa Clara, CA team. You will design, develop, and lead the implementation of complex industrial automation systems on semi-conductor production projects, including PLC and HMI/SCADA design, full lifecycle ownership from concept to commissioning, and technical leadership for junior engineers.
The role demands advanced PLC programming across platforms, strong electrical systems knowledge, and proven project leadership.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in PLC/HMI programming or industrial automation.
- Expert-level PLC programming 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 modular 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.
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Jacobs is hiring a senior Controls Technician to join the Santa Clara, CA team. You will design, develop, and lead the implementation of complex industrial automation systems on semi-conductor production projects, including PLC and HMI/SCADA design, full lifecycle ownership from concept to commissioning, and technical leadership for junior engineers.
The role demands advanced PLC programming across platforms, strong electrical systems knowledge, and proven project leadership.
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