Top 126 Controls technician Jobs in Sonoma, Ca

Controls Technician
Straus Family Creamery —Rohnert Park, CA
- $74,000 - $83,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Travel
- In-person
- Profit sharing
- Paid training
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Maintenance Technician
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Santa Rosa, CA
- $56,600 - $108,330 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Cleaning
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Industrial Automation Technician I - CA
Blentech Corporation —Santa Rosa, CA
- $22.67 - $26.20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Quality Assurance Technician - Raw Materials - 1st Shift
Jelly Belly Candy Company —Fairfield, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
Electrical & Production Support Technician
PLATINUM FINISHING SYSTEMS —Santa Rosa, CA
- $20 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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Commercial Service Electrician
Superior Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing, Inc. —Vallejo, CA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
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Maintenance Technician (Ref# Elements at 1600)
BLVD Residential Inc. —Fairfield, CA
- $24 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Building Mechanic II
County of Sonoma —Santa Rosa, CA
- $56.57 an hour
- Full-time
- Mechanic experience
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Building Mechanic I
County of Sonoma —Santa Rosa, CA
- $50.36 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Industrial Electrician
Westlake Royal Building Products —American Canyon, CA
- $44 - $46 an hour
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Windows
- Health insurance
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Maintenance Technician III
Producers Dairy Foods Inc —Fairfield, CA
- $40.00 - $49.50 an hour
- Research
- Mid-level
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Electrical Technician (Instrumentation)
ASR Group —Crockett, CA
- $51.11 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
Building Service Engineer (HVAC Technician)
California State University —Sonoma, CA
- Email
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Service Technician Trainee - Make Ready Center
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling —Benicia, CA
- From $27.50 an hour
- Nights as needed
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Manufacturing Tech Specialist, Proc/Prod
Keysight Technologies, Inc. —Santa Rosa, CA
- $67,030 - $111,720 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- No travel
Quality Technician III
ITT Inc. - English US —Santa Rosa, CA
- $55,800 - $83,000 a year
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
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Traffic Control Signal Technician I/II
City of Fairfield, CA —Fairfield, CA
- $87,561.97 - $106,433.60 a year
- Online Application
- Heavy lifting
- CDL A
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Manager, Maintenance
Steris —Petaluma, CA
- $107,525 - $136,000 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Service Technician Apprentice
R. F. MacDonald Co. —Rohnert Park, CA
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
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Maintenance Technician I
Partnership HealthPlan of California —Fairfield, CA
- $32.51 - $39.01 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- Sanitation

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Controls Technician

Straus Family Creamery -
Rohnert Park, CA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$74,000 - $83,000 a year

Benefits

Profit sharing
Paid training
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

PLC-based control system operation
Human-machine interface (HMI) systems
Electrical control panels
Manufacturing facility experience
Industrial electronics
Risk assessment
PLC networking

Full Job Description

THIS POSITION IS FULL TIME, ONSITE, AND NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE WORK. THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATION ASSISTANCE.

JOB OVERVIEW: The Controls Technician supports reliable operation of all plant automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and electrical controls. This role focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving existing systems—not designing new architectures. The Controls Technician collaborates closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to ensure equipment uptime, product quality, and safe plant operation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Automation & Controls

Troubleshoot and resolve issues with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and control circuits.
Perform minor/moderate PLC program edits (e.g., adjusting timers, counters, setpoints, and minor logic edits) under supervision or per established standards.
Assist with implementation and testing of system updates, equipment installs, and control upgrades.
Calibrate and maintain instrumentation such as flow, temperature, level, and pressure devices.
Maintain accurate documentation for control panels, wiring diagrams, and logic changes.

Electrical & Mechanical Troubleshooting

Support Maintenance teams in diagnosing electrical failures related to automation and machine control.
Perform wiring repairs, replace components (relays, contactors, sensors), and ensure proper control system grounding and wiring integrity.
Conduct routine inspections to identify potential control system failures before they occur.

Preventative & Predictive Maintenance

Execute PM tasks for controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
Support PLC/HMI backup procedures and version control processes.
Make recommendations to improve system reliability, safety, and uptime.

Safety & Compliance

Follow all LOTO, arc flash, electrical safety, and plant GMP requirements.
Ensure all automation work complies with applicable codes and company policies.
Participate in safety audits, equipment risk assessments, and corrective actions.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Required

2–5 years of experience working with industrial automation or controls in a manufacturing or processing environment.
Technical certificate or Associate degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or similar; or equivalent hands‑on experience.
Working proficiency with Allen‑Bradley PLCs (basic to moderate troubleshooting, minor edits), HMIs (navigating screens, alarms, diagnostics), VFDs, motor controls, and control panel components, Industrial networking fundamentals (EtherNet/IP preferred)
Solid understanding of electrical systems: 24VDC, 120/480VAC, relays, sensors, schematics.

Preferred

Experience in food & beverage, dairy, or other regulated processing environments.
Familiarity with CIP systems, process control, or fluid handling automation.
Training or certification in NFPA 70E, ISA, or Rockwell Automation fundamentals.
Experience in dairy, food & beverage, or GMP regulated environments.

Competencies

Strong troubleshooting of automated machinery.
Ability to make controlled PLC/HMI edits.
Proficient reading of schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
Solid understanding of instrumentation and control loops.
Root cause analysis and problem-solving mindset.
Strong follow through and ownership of assigned tasks.
Collaborative approach with Maintenance and Operations.
Calm and systematic under pressure.
High level of safety awareness and safety‑focused decision making.
Detail‑oriented, disciplined documentation.

Physical & Mental

Ability to analyze multi‑variable technical problems and choose safe, effective solutions.
High attention to detail when working with electrical/automation systems.
Comfortable working independently while knowing when to escalate.
Mental acuity to make quick, high-stakes decisions, under pressure during equipment failures or production crises.
Ability to process and synthesize information – read analyze, and interpret – from multiple sources.
Working memory to retain and manipulate multiple variables while troubleshooting.
Numerical and spatial reasoning to understand layouts, diagrams, calculations, etc.
Visual acuity for detailed electrical work, color‑coded wiring, and instrumentation.
Ability to wear PPE including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and arc‑flash gear when required.
Ability to communicate via speech and hearing.
Withstand noise produced by machinery, up to 90 decibels.
The ability to climb and balance is essential
Work in confined spaces.
Work in cold, wet, humid environments and in high allergen environments is essential.

Work Location & Hours

This role is not eligible for remote work. Remote candidates will not be considered for this role.
This position is based in Rohnert Park, CA.
Primarily based in a manufacturing facility with routine time spent on the production floor.
Flexibility to work an extended schedule, different shifts, to be on call before or after hours, and to work weekends as business needs arise, is required.
Ability to travel to different work locations and meeting sites, =< 10% of time.

Above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and not construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

Straus is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Straus Family Creamery, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Founded in 1994, Straus Family Creamery is a mission-driven, family-owned-and-operated business dedicated to making premium organic dairy products, with minimal processing. The Straus Dairy Farm and Creamery, located in the small town of Marshall on the Northern California Coast, was the first certified organic dairy farm west of the Mississippi River and the first 100% certified organic creamery in the United States.
In addition to the Straus Dairy Farm, Straus Family Creamery buys certified organic, Non-GMO Project Verified milk from 11 other organic family farms in Northern California’s Marin and Sonoma Counties. The combination of rich soil, one of the nation’s most diverse grassland systems, and a mild coastal climate create the ideal setting for organic dairy farming. Land stewardship and sustainable farming are deeply rooted principles in certified organic farming practices.

Pay: $74000.00 - $83000.00 / year

Benefits:

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) matching
Profit sharing
Paid training
Paid time off

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
On call
Weekend availability
Holidays

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site

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