Systems Control Technician

Solventum · California

Level: Technician
Team: Controls
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 1+ years
Industry: Medical devices
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Solventum (medical devices) in California. You’ll be responsible for supporting production operations, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to a safe and efficient plant environment.

They ask for: 1+ years · degree required
Tools it names: PLC, Robotics, Automation, SAP
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help

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How this role compares

Against 181 other live controls postings in the US.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ PLC 57%
✓ Automation 55%
✓ Robotics 35%
Union environment 29%
Root cause 25%
Team leadership 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageRelocation help

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

1
Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Solventum
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

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The impact you’ll make in this role

As a Systems Control Technician, you’ll be responsible for supporting production operations, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to a safe and efficient plant environment.

This role works the 3rd shift (Sunday – Thursday; 9:00pm – 5:30am) and includes starting pay of $48.91/hour plus a $1.00 shift differential. Training occurs on 1st shift (Monday – Friday; 5:00am – 1:30pm) for an estimated training period of 3 months – 1 year.

Required Qualifications

✓Possess a two (2) year technical degree in a mechanical, electrical, or electronics field
✓Possess two (2) years of mechanical/electrical equipment maintenance experience

Qualifications

✓Ability to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed.
✓Ability to work 3rd Shift (Sunday – Thursday; 9:00pm – 5:30am)
✓Three (3) or more years of mechanical/electrical equipment maintenance experience, with an emphasis on Process Instrumentation and Control Systems.
✓Possess the knowledge and skillsets required to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical industrial equipment and devices.
✓Proficient in the use of MS Excel, MS Teams, and SAP
✓Ability to maintain the required quality and quantity of personal hand tools as listed by plant management.

Work Location: Onsite - 2111 McGaw Ave, Irvine CA 92614

Travel: Not required for this position

Relocation Assistance: Not authorized

Legal & Compliance

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Responsibilities

of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and secu

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Job Description

Solventum is a new healthcare company built on a trusted legacy of solving complex challenges to improve patient care and support healthcare professionals—powered by strong production and plant operations. We partner with experts across the industry, guided by empathy and insight, to advance health for everyone.

include but not limited to

•Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and inspecting plant equipment, electrical systems, and automation control systems.
•Maintaining and troubleshooting Fanuc robots, Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, power distribution systems, and other automated manufacturing equipment.
•Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, PLC logic, instrumentation diagrams, single-line drawings, and other technical documentation to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
•Performing preventive maintenance, calibration, and system testing to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment.
•Loading, modifying, and supporting control system programs while maintaining equipment data, technical records, and system documentation.
•Collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Facilities teams to support equipment installations, automation improvements, maintenance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety requirements.
•Possessing the ability to clearly speak, understand, and write in English to communicate effectively in both verbal and written contexts.

Manufacturing Operations

This position sits within Solventum’s Manufacturing Operations, specifically at one of our global production facilities, where our teams play a hands-on role in bringing life-changing healthcare solutions to life. Our plant teams are essential to advancing Solventum’s mission, ensuring the consistent, high-quality production of medical and dental products that healthcare providers and patients rely on every day. Working in our plants means being part of a purpose-driven environment that values safety, precision, and teamwork—where every shift contributes directly to improving health outcomes around the world.

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life, both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Solventum/Careers

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The starting rate of pay for this position is $48.91, with the potential to reach $49.99 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards