Controls Technical Specialist

Position Summary

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and‑pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long‑standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected.

Purely Driven.

We’re proud to introduce our state‑of‑the‑art factory, located just 30 miles east of Cincinnati. From the ground up, our world‑class facility in Batavia produces a diverse range of beloved and trusted pet care brands. Our passionate team thrives in an environment that prioritizes safety, cares for the environment, embraces cutting‑edge manufacturing technology, and fosters a culture of continuous learning. Join us as we help shape the future of Nestlé Purina and write the next chapter of our history.

As Controls Technical Specialist I, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and enhancing the accuracy, reliability and system control’s data credibility of PLC and PC‑based automation systems, including our automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) and packaging equipment.

The first two months of this role will focus on our ways of working and understanding Nestlé Purina control systems. The initial schedule will be Monday‑Friday 7:30 a.m.

-4:00 p.m. for training. After training, this position will be on a night shift 6:00 p.m.

-6:00 a.m., operating on a 2‑2‑3 schedule model (Week 1: two days on, two days off, three days on; Week 2: two days off, two days on, three days off).

• Perform troubleshooting of automation systems including PLC (Allen Bradley, Beckhoff) and HMI/SCADA software (Ignition, Aveva)
• Provide hardware support to the maintenance staff focused on packaging lines and warehouse operations (ASRS)
• Perform troubleshooting of Fanuc robots, servo motion (Kinetix, SEW-Eurodrive), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and process electrical and power distribution in support of the maintenance staff
• Install program and troubleshooting instrumentation for level, weight, temperature, pressure and flow to support the maintenance staff
• Execute plant and capital projects from conception to completion as assigned
• Maintain an up-to-date and complete set of as‑built electrical and controls documentation
• Coordinate and implement control system software upgrades
• Perform network administration and data administration tasks for networked, PC‑based control systems and related equipment
• Develop, read and interpret all electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and programs essential to plant operation

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with at least 3 years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PC‑based HMI systems
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline with at least one year of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PC‑based HMI systems

The approximate pay range for this position is $70,000 to $97,000 per year. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us |Making an Impact | Nestle Careers ().

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