Mechatronics Controls Supervisor (Maintenance & Automation)

American Lamb•Dixon, CA

2d•$30 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

At Superior Farms in Dixon, California , you’ll blend controls engineering with hands-on maintenance leadership to keep a dynamic manufacturing environment running safely, efficiently, and innovatively. As an on-site, full-time contributor on the first shift , you’ll guide the team that protects uptime while advancing automation capability—directly supporting our employee-owned mission and sustainable, farm-to-fork promise.

Requirements

PLC logic literacy and methodical fault diagnosis.
Electrical schematic fluency (US/EU) and troubleshooting.
Industrial electrical/electronic systems expertise.
HMI configuration and parameter tuning.
Pneumatic and hydraulic fundamentals.
Basic PLC/HMI programming with SCADA integration.
3-phase high-voltage systems understanding.
Safety systems knowledge and application.
Exposure to robotics and basic programming.
Prototype development and client-ready presentations.
AutoCAD or comparable CAD proficiency.
Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or Automation Engineering
Team leadership and coaching capability.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented, quality-focused, and safety-minded.
Innovative thinker who seeks process optimization.

Responsibilities

Lead the maintenance team with a strong focus on electrical and automation systems.
Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drivers, VFDs, relays, contactors, and power supplies with speed and precision.
Interpret and modify electrical schematics to American and European standards.
Adjust machine parameters from HMI screens; build basic PLC/HMI code tied to SCADA.
Commission new automation equipment from startup through acceptance.
Maintain robust safety systems—E-stops, interlocks, and safety PLCs.
Assist with robotic programming and integration initiatives.
Develop and present high-quality manufacturing packaging prototypes for client review.
Advance Design Center continuous improvement projects.
Balance multiple priorities with strong organization and documentation.
Apply AutoCAD (or similar) for layout evaluations and minor changes.