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Industrial Control Systems Engineer – Maintenance Leadership

Company: Superior Farms

Location: Dixon, California

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Job Type: Full-time, on site

Shifts Available: first shift

Pay Rate: $30–$38 per hour, depending on experience

**FLSA Status: **Hourly,Non-Exempt

Is this you?

• Do you love cracking tough PLC faults and tracing issues through schematics?
• Can you lead a maintenance crew while commissioning new automation and safeguarding uptime?
• Are you comfortable switching between HMI tuning, SCADA tags, and robot touch-ups?
• Do you thrive where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are non‑negotiable?

What you’ll tackle

• Supervise maintenance activities with a focus on electrical and automation reliability.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives/VFDs, relays, contactors, and power supplies.
• Interpret and modify US/EU electrical schematics; read pneumatic and hydraulic prints.
• Configure HMIs, adjust machine parameters, and perform basic PLC/HMI programming linked to SCADA.
• Lead startup and commissioning of automated equipment.
• Verify safety systems: e‑stops, interlocks, and safety PLC implementations.
• Assist with basic robot programming and integration.
• Develop and present packaging prototypes for client review; contribute to Design Center improvements.
• Juggle multiple priorities with excellent organization and follow‑through.
• Use AutoCAD (or similar) for layout reviews and small updates.

Bring these strengths

• PLC logic fluency and strong diagnostic instincts.
• Proficiency with electrical schematics across American and European standards.
• Industrial electrical/electronic fundamentals, including 3‑phase high‑voltage.
• HMI configuration and machine tuning skills.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Basic PLC/HMI coding and SCADA integration.
• Safety system know‑how and adherence to protocols.
• Robotics exposure and entry‑level programming capability.
• Prototype development experience and confident presentations.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or comparable CAD platforms.

Education and certifications

• CCST (Certified Control Systems Technician)
• CAP (Certified Automation Professional)
• Bachelor’s in Electrical, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering

Traits that shine here

• Hands‑on leadership and team mentorship.
• Clear communication and collaborative approach.
• Detail focus with strong safety and quality mindset.
• Continuous improvement orientation and process innovation.

Where you’ll work

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; cold temperatures; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.

Why join an employee‑owned leader

• ESOP Shares
• 401(k) match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Major holidays
• Vacation time and Sick Time

Superior Farms is an employee-owned company and the leader in the American lamb industry. Through sustainable practices and innovative processing, we deliver the mouthwatering experience more consumers demand. Farm to fork isn't a slogan; it's how we live every day.

Core proficiencies

• Electrical Schematics
• CAD Software
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Commercial Electrical Expertise
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• SCADA Experience
• High Voltage Systems

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