Industrial Automation Technician I - CA

Blentech Corporation • Santa Rosa, CA

1d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Blentech Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Industrial Automation Technician to join our team. This role serves as a critical link in our production lifecycle, collaborating with Controls Engineer and Software Engineers to install, test, and refine control panels for sophisticated food processing systems. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who excels in a dynamic environment, balancing technical design tasks with hands-on implementation on the shop floor to ensure our equipment is optimized for global shipment.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in PLC programming and Allen Bradley (AB) LC-based controls (CompactLogix and ControlLogix preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control layouts, and Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Familiarity with ladder logic, relay logic, and control components.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to produce routine reports and interpret safety and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support site installations or equipment commissioning.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office Suite and G-Suite.
• Must have the visual acuity to handle color-coded wiring and detailed schematic work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Siemens or other non-AB systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform issue diagnosis using ladder logic and develop ad-hoc PLC code changes using Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000.
• Install and maintain critical control components, including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), relays, proximity sensors, encoders, and solenoids.
• Troubleshoot and maintain interface systems such as Ignition (Inductive Automation) and AB PanelView, providing diligent root cause analysis and incident documentation.
• Record and maintain "As Designed" and "As Built" configurations for all control systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with the Assembly team to ensure equipment meets all performance standards and timelines prior to shipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC components including CPU backplanes, I/O modules, and Ethernet communications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision for the employee are 100% company paid.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match after 6 months of employment.
• Opportunities to travel to customer sites and oversee the startup of cutting-edge food processing facilities.
• PTO accrual
• Boot allowance
• Collaborative professional culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed