Automation Technician Jobs in California
Automation Technician jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, food and beverage processing, and logistics automation at every level from entry-level to senior process engineer. The largest hiring concentrations are in the San Jose Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Sacramento, where companies like Tesla, Lam Research, and Amazon have major California operations. PLC programming, robotics integration, and SCADA systems are the specialties employers request most consistently. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Applications are considered on a rolling basis
- Irwindale
- On-site
- Hourly salary: $40.25
- Department: Maintenance
- Reports to: Department Manager
- Location: Irwindale
Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!
Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.
Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.
Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.
Position Summary:
The Automation Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated equipment and control systems to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This role diagnoses and repairs automation and PLCcontrolled systems, develops and implements automation improvements, and supports the integration of new equipment and capital projects. The Automation Technician collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, enhance equipment performance, and minimize downtime while ensuring compliance with safety and food safety standards. This position also provides technical support and training to employees and may assist with maintenance, facilities, and supervisory responsibilities as business needs require.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with safety and food safety guidelines
- Troubleshoot, service and fix the computerized systems and automated devices
- Perform routing diagnostic checks on automated systems
- Monitor automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs
- Drive continuous improvement on the performance of the assets and controls in general
- Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a program design
- Provide feedback on new capital projects to align with current controls and automation
- Assist with integration and automation of new equipment in plant
- Develop new automation processes
- Conducts continuous improvement studies through automation design, cost benefit analysis and maintenance
- Assist in training employees with complex machine centers
- This position must be able to backfill maintenance, supervisory and facilities duties in the event that it is needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Physically able to repeatedly lift 40-pound cases of product
- University, College robotic/engineering technology, or five years related
- Experience in manufacturing with training in PLC programming
- Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills and verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with other departments and with external suppliers
- Proficient in Ladder and Block Logic
- Experience with CMMS systems
About the company
We aim to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people’s well-being and planet health. Since 1853, the family business has already crossed seven generations, with a drive that has stood the test of time: to create solutions to offer the consumer the best of what nature gives us. Offering high-quality plants from sustainable agriculture, harvested at the height of their maturity and very little processing: our promise is possible thanks to the work of close proximity and mutual trust with our 2,000 farmers partners, all over the world.
Behind our three brands (Bonduelle, Cassegrain, Globus), 9,000 employees and a whole ecosystem of stakeholders are committed to contribute to a balanced diet, sustainable and affordable diet for as many people as possible.
Nature is our futureAt Bonduelle, we believe that nature is our future. That’s why, for generations, we have been committed to inspiring more consumers to transition to plant-based foods to promote the health and well-being of people and the planet.
Our missionWe inspire the transition toward a plant-based diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.
Food safetyFood safety has always been our highest priority. We’re committed to delivering the safe, fresh and healthy products our consumers have come to expect from us. We see to it that our products reach you at their best –- from field to fork.
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis
- Irwindale
- On-site
- Hourly salary: $40.25
- Department: Maintenance
- Reports to: Department Manager
- Location: Irwindale
Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!
Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.
Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.
Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.
Position Summary:
The Automation Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated equipment and control systems to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This role diagnoses and repairs automation and PLCcontrolled systems, develops and implements automation improvements, and supports the integration of new equipment and capital projects. The Automation Technician collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, enhance equipment performance, and minimize downtime while ensuring compliance with safety and food safety standards. This position also provides technical support and training to employees and may assist with maintenance, facilities, and supervisory responsibilities as business needs require.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with safety and food safety guidelines
- Troubleshoot, service and fix the computerized systems and automated devices
- Perform routing diagnostic checks on automated systems
- Monitor automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs
- Drive continuous improvement on the performance of the assets and controls in general
- Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a program design
- Provide feedback on new capital projects to align with current controls and automation
- Assist with integration and automation of new equipment in plant
- Develop new automation processes
- Conducts continuous improvement studies through automation design, cost benefit analysis and maintenance
- Assist in training employees with complex machine centers
- This position must be able to backfill maintenance, supervisory and facilities duties in the event that it is needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Physically able to repeatedly lift 40-pound cases of product
- University, College robotic/engineering technology, or five years related
- Experience in manufacturing with training in PLC programming
- Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills and verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with other departments and with external suppliers
- Proficient in Ladder and Block Logic
- Experience with CMMS systems
About the company
We aim to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people’s well-being and planet health. Since 1853, the family business has already crossed seven generations, with a drive that has stood the test of time: to create solutions to offer the consumer the best of what nature gives us. Offering high-quality plants from sustainable agriculture, harvested at the height of their maturity and very little processing: our promise is possible thanks to the work of close proximity and mutual trust with our 2,000 farmers partners, all over the world.
Behind our three brands (Bonduelle, Cassegrain, Globus), 9,000 employees and a whole ecosystem of stakeholders are committed to contribute to a balanced diet, sustainable and affordable diet for as many people as possible.
Nature is our futureAt Bonduelle, we believe that nature is our future. That’s why, for generations, we have been committed to inspiring more consumers to transition to plant-based foods to promote the health and well-being of people and the planet.
Our missionWe inspire the transition toward a plant-based diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.
Food safetyFood safety has always been our highest priority. We’re committed to delivering the safe, fresh and healthy products our consumers have come to expect from us. We see to it that our products reach you at their best –- from field to fork.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in automation technician jobs across California.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering technology
- Hands-on experience programming PLCs from Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi platforms
- Proficiency troubleshooting pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems in a production environment
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and HMI configuration for process monitoring and control
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and P&IDs
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 general industry certification preferred by most California manufacturing employers
Automation Technician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a automation technician in California?
California does not require a state-issued license specifically for automation technicians, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most employers expect at minimum an associate degree in industrial automation, mechatronics, or electrical technology from a California community college such as those in the state's robust CTE network. Earning a Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification or an Allen-Bradley certification from Rockwell Automation strengthens any application significantly and is recognized by California manufacturers.
How much do automation technicians make in California?
Automation technicians in California earn a median of about $81,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $56,020 for the lowest 10% to over $129,380 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire automation technicians in California?
Employers hiring automation technicians in California right now include EMCOR, Jobot, and Tesla, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's dense concentration of semiconductor, EV, and food processing facilities means openings appear across a wide range of industries well beyond traditional factory settings.
Which California cities have the most automation technician jobs?
Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Luis Obispo have the most automation technician openings in California right now. The Bay Area and Silicon Valley lead because of the high concentration of semiconductor fabs, robotics startups, and data center infrastructure, while Los Angeles draws demand from aerospace, logistics, and consumer goods manufacturing, and Sacramento benefits from proximity to large agricultural processing and utilities operations.
Are there remote automation technician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Automation technician work is predominantly hands-on and tied to physical equipment on a production floor or in a facility, which limits remote opportunities. About 13% of automation technician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in support or applications engineering roles where the work involves remote monitoring, documentation, or customer technical support rather than direct machine maintenance.
How can I get hired as a automation technician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a registered apprenticeship program, with the California Department of Industrial Relations overseeing several industrial maintenance and mechatronics apprenticeships offered through community colleges and joint labor-management programs. Large California manufacturers including those in the semiconductor and food processing sectors regularly hire entry-level automation technicians from community college CTE programs as maintenance associates or automation assistant roles. Building hands-on experience with a PLC trainer kit and earning an entry-level Rockwell or Siemens certification gives candidates a measurable edge over applicants without formal credentials.
Where can I find and apply to automation technician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to automation technician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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