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Automation and PLC Instructor

Southern California Institute of Technology

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Location
Anaheim, CA
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Job overview

Southern California Institute of Technology is hiring an Automation and PLC Instructor. The Automation and PLC Instructor is responsible for teaching students in Industrial Automation Technology and AS Industrial Automation and Robotics Technology programs. This role involves instructing on industrial automation and control systems, including Allen-Bradley PLCs, industrial networking, HMIs, VFDs, motor controls, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems. The position includes classroom instruction, laboratory supervision, and potentially synchronous online teaching.

Key focus areas include Instruct students in industrial automation topics, Develop lesson plans, laboratory exercises, and assessments, and Employ effective instructional strategies.

Successful candidates bring Five Years Hands‑On Experience In Industrial Automation, Strong Written And Verbal Communication Skills, and Excellent Presentation, Organizational, And Interpersonal Skills. Important skills include Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, RSLogix 5000, PLC Troubleshooting, and Ladder Logic Development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Allen-Bradley ControlLogixAllen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCsStudio 5000 Logix DesignerRSLogix 5000PLC TroubleshootingLadder Logic DevelopmentStructured PLC ProgrammingHMI DevelopmentHMI IntegrationIndustrial EthernetEtherNet/IP NetworkingPLC CommunicationsNetworked Control SystemsIntegration of PLCs With Variable Frequency DrivesMotor StartersDigital Input/Output SystemsAnalog Input/Output SystemsScalabilityProcess InstrumentationIndustrial SensorsActuatorsControl DevicesMotor Control CircuitsPneumatic Control SystemsHydraulic Control SystemsLesson Plan DevelopmentLaboratory Exercise DevelopmentAssessment DevelopmentEffective Instructional StrategiesStudent EngagementProblem SolvingHands-on LearningSupervise Laboratory ActivitiesSafety Procedures ComplianceEvaluate Student PerformanceTimely FeedbackProctor ExaminationsMaintain Accurate Attendance RecordsMaintain Accurate Grade RecordsFaculty Meetings ParticipationCurriculum Discussions ParticipationCurriculum DevelopmentLaboratory Exercises ReviewInstructional Materials ReviewAcademic Policies ReviewCommunicationPresentationOrganizationalInterpersonal

Qualifications

5+ Years Hands-on Industrial Automation Experience5+ Years Controls Engineering Experience5+ Years PLC Programming Experience5+ Years Commissioning Experience5+ Years Troubleshooting Experience

Full job description

Position Summary

The Automation and PLC Instructor is responsible for instructing students enrolled in the Industrial Automation Technology and AS Industrial Automation and Robotics Technology programs on topics related to industrial automation and control systems. Primary areas of instruction include Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs using Studio 5000 Logix Designer (RSLogix 5000), industrial networking, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor controls, analog and digital I/O, and common hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in modern industrial environments.

This position includes classroom instruction, supervision of laboratory exercises, and may also include instruction in a synchronous online environment.

Responsibilities

  • Instruct students in industrial automation topics, including:

  • Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLC programming using Studio 5000 Logix Designer (RSLogix 5000)

  • PLC troubleshooting and diagnostics

  • Ladder Logic development and structured PLC programming

  • Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development and integration (FactoryTalk View preferred)

  • Industrial Ethernet and EtherNet/IP networking

  • PLC communications and networked control systems

  • Integration of PLCs with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motor starters, and other industrial devices

  • Digital and analog input/output systems, including scaling and process instrumentation

  • Industrial sensors, actuators, and control devices

  • Motor control circuits

  • Pneumatic and hydraulic control systems

  • Develop lesson plans, laboratory exercises, and assessments that support established course learning outcomes.

  • Employ effective instructional strategies that promote student engagement, critical thinking, and hands-on learning.

  • Supervise students during laboratory activities while ensuring compliance with established safety procedures.

  • Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on assignments, laboratory exercises, and examinations.

  • Proctor examinations and maintain accurate attendance and grade records.

  • Participate in faculty meetings and curriculum discussions to support continuous improvement of academic programs.

  • Contribute to the development and periodic review of curriculum, laboratory exercises, instructional materials, and academic policies as requested.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, PLC programming, commissioning, or troubleshooting. Ten (10) or more years preferred.

  • Demonstrated experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs using Studio 5000 Logix Designer (RSLogix 5000).

  • Practical experience with several of the following is strongly preferred:

  • FactoryTalk View ME/SE or comparable HMI software

  • EtherNet/IP industrial networking

  • Variable Frequency Drives (PowerFlex or similar)

  • PLC-to-drive integration

  • Analog process instrumentation (4–20 mA, 0–10 V, RTDs, thermocouples, transmitters, etc.)

  • Distributed I/O and industrial communications

  • Industrial troubleshooting and system commissioning

  • Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and S7 PLCs is desirable but not required.

  • Teaching, technical training, or mentoring experience is preferred but not required.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Excellent presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to effectively demonstrate and supervise hands-on laboratory exercises while maintaining a safe learning environment.

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