Senior Controls Technician: PLC & SCADA Automation Lead

Jacobs Solutions Inc.

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 134,000 - 184,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Career level Controls Technician to design, develop, and lead the implementation of complex industrial automation systems for a semiconductor facility.

The role covers advanced PLC programming, HMI/SCADA design, architecture, and full lifecycle ownership from concept to commissioning. The position provides technical leadership, mentors junior engineers, and ensures scalable automation solutions, while collaborating with clients, vendors and

Qualifications

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics or related field with equivalent experience.
8+ years of PLC/HMI programming or industrial automation experience.
Expert-level PLC programming across one or more platforms.
Proven experience leading automation projects and commissioning.

Responsibilities

Design and develop advanced PLC programs using modular architectures.
Lead development of HMI/SCADA systems focusing on usability 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 issues.
Manage system testing, validation and onsite commissioning.
Establish and enforce PLC/HMI programming standards and best practices.
Review and approve electrical designs, control strategies, and docs.
Collaborate with project managers, clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
Mentor junior/intermediate engineers and ensure safety/cybersecurity compliance.