Senior PLC Technician: Automation & Robotics Expert

Anduril; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a Senior PLC Technician for the Maritime Manufacturing Team. You will diagnose and repair PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks on the manufacturing floor while supporting new equipment installations and preventive maintenance.

This role requires 3+ years in industrial automation, PLC programming, reading schematics, and experience with robotic systems (Yaskawa).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial automation or controls experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and programming PLCs in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and understand PLC ladder logic.
• Experience supporting industrial networks, HMIs, and automated production equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and computerized maintenance management (CMMS/PM) software.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, program, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems.
• Create, troubleshoot, and support PLC communication networks for existing and new production equipment.
• Maintain PLC software backups and ensure programming laptops remain current.
• Diagnose electrical, controls, and automation issues to minimize equipment downtime.
• Support robotic palletizing systems, including learning and maintaining Yaskawa robotic equipment.
• Assist with installation, modification, and commissioning of new automated equipment.
• Train maintenance technicians on PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic fundamentals.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and PM records.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and reliable manufacturing environment.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Industrial networks

Robotics (Yaskawa)

CMMS/PM software

Education

Associate degree in Automation Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or related field

Tools

CMMS/PM software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Anduril Industries in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a Senior PLC Technician for the Maritime Manufacturing Team. You will diagnose and repair PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks on the manufacturing floor while supporting new equipment installations and preventive maintenance.

This role requires 3+ years in industrial automation, PLC programming, reading schematics, and experience with robotic systems (Yaskawa).