Senior Electrical Automation Technician

Currier; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Generous PTO

401K Match

Job summary

Currier is looking for a highly skilled Electrical Automation Technician in San Jose, California. This hands-on role involves supporting automation projects and troubleshooting automation systems directly on machines.

The ideal candidate should have experience with panel wiring, PLC programming, and be familiar with industrial sensors. Benefits include health and dental benefits, generous PTO, and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• Experience in panel wiring and basic PLC programming.
• Familiarity with industrial sensors like Keyence and Sick.
• Understanding of basic electrical systems, including 24V DC.

Responsibilities

• Support programming and optimization of PLC systems.
• Assist with integration of sensors and automation components.
• Develop machine vision systems.

Skills

Panel wiring

Basic PLC programming

Familiarity with industrial sensors

Understanding of electrical systems

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled, hands‑on Electrical Automation Technician with strong engineering capability to support automation, controls, robotics, and machine vision projects. This role is ideal for someone who can do more than basic technician work, troubleshoot independently, improve systems, support PLC and vision programming, build panels, create wiring diagrams, and work closely with engineering to develop and upgrade automated equipment. The right candidate should be comfortable working directly on machines, solving problems on the floor, and contributing ideas like an engineer while staying hands‑on with wiring, sensors, PLCs, cameras, actuators, and automation systems.

Essential Job Functions

• Support programming, debugging, and optimization of PLC systems (Keyence)
• Assist with integration and setup of sensors, actuators, and other automation components
• Support and develop machine vision systems (Keyence and Cognex)
• Perform low‑voltage (24V DC) wiring and electrical panel work
• Read and create wiring diagrams and schematics
• Assist with documentation, including work instructions, schematics, and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Follow company safety standards and support compliance with manufacturing and quality requirements

Requirements

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Panel wiring
• Basic PLC programming and ladder logic knowledge
• Familiarity with industrial sensors (e.g., Keyence, Sick)
• Understanding of basic electrical systems, including 24V DC circuits

Preferred Experience

• Experience with machine vision systems
• Exposure to robotics or automated handling systems

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Benefits

• Standard Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Generous PTO
• 401K Match