Controls Technician III

Controls Technician III
Location: San Leandro, California
Pay Rate: $38.00 – $40.00 per hour

Position Overview
An industrial automation and production organization seeks a senior Controls Technician for a six-month onsite contract in San Leandro, California. This role owns automation and control systems, keeping production equipment operating reliably and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled production equipment, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and field instrumentation
• Work within PLC programs to diagnose logic faults and make approved modifications under change control
• Calibrate instrumentation and verify proper operation of control panels and safety systems
• Maintain machine safety systems — interlocks, light curtains, and e-stop circuits — in full compliance
• Document control system changes, wiring modifications, and program backups accurately
• Support root cause analysis on recurring faults using alarm logs and trend data
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance and production colleagues

Requirements

• Significant hands-on experience as a controls, automation, or instrumentation technician
• PLC troubleshooting proficiency and ability to read ladder logic and electrical schematics
• Working knowledge of VFDs, motor control, and industrial networking
• Lockout/tagout and arc flash safety competency
• Availability for full onsite assignment in San Leandro, CA

Preferred Qualifications

• Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC and programming environment experience
• Familiarity with EtherNet/IP, Profibus, or DeviceNet
• Associate degree or technical certification in electrical technology, automation, or mechatronics

Screening Questions

• How many years of controls or automation technician experience do you have, and in what industries?
• Which PLC platforms have you worked with hands-on?
• Are you available to work onsite full-time in San Leandro, California?