CareerPlan

Automation & Controls Technician

Las Vegas, NevadaFull-time$80k–$134k2026-09-03 → 2026-11-11

Core

Plant expert and technical leader responsible for automation strategy, reliability, and continuous improvement of control systems across one or multiple facilities.

Role type

Senior IC Automation & Controls Technician (Technical Lead)

Builds

Factory-floor network systems, control architectures, and automation solutions for food and beverage manufacturing.

Domain

Manufacturing (Food & Beverage) + Industrial Automation

Required skills

PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networks, control system architecture, project management, industrial cybersecurity, OT/IT integration, technical leadership, problem-solving

Preferred skills

Food/beverage manufacturing experience, multi-site influence

Technologies

PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networks

Responsibilities

Ensure peak performance and reliability of control systems; Align automation strategy with plant goals; Own factory-floor network design and cybersecurity posture; Lead automation projects from concept to commissioning; Diagnose and resolve complex automation issues; Provide technical leadership and coaching to technicians across multiple sites.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope