Senior PLC Technician

Anduril • Santa Ana, CA

10d

About The Position

The Maritime Manufacturing Team is seeking a Senior PLC Technician to join their team. This team is responsible for keeping automated production equipment, industrial control systems, and robotic work cells running reliably to meet production targets. They support the full lifecycle of automated equipment, from installation and commissioning of new lines to day-to-day troubleshooting, programming, and preventive maintenance.

As a PLC Technician, you will be the technical resource for PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and robotic systems across the manufacturing floor. You will diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and automation issues to minimize downtime, support the installation and commissioning of new automated equipment, and build the capability of the broader maintenance team through hands-on training in PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced production environment, moving quickly between reactive troubleshooting and planned improvement work, and takes ownership of documentation, backups, and preventive maintenance.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with robotics, preferably Yaskawa
• Heavy Metal Manufacturing Experience
• Associate degree in Automation Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree