Engineering Technician

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family‑owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in food service, retail, in‑store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others.

Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

The Engineering Technicians are responsible for effectively providing services to lead the on‑site system migrations, installations, start‑ups, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of automation control systems and advanced manufacturing software applications, VFD and Servo drive systems, manufacturing systems, industrial networks, and the individual products which comprise these systems.

Assist with installation, migration, and maintenance of facility electrical equipment and control systems, with emphasis on troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.

• Connecting with, navigating in, and programming Allen‑Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs using Rockwell software.
• Troubleshooting advanced electrical systems.
• Calibrating, installation, and programing of instrumentation hardware.
• Assist Production and maintenance departments with start‑ups, troubleshooting, and repair of facility equipment when applicable.
• Provide change management report of changes to control systems and notifications to all applicable team members when significant changes are made to control systems.
• Read and update electrical drawings, P & IDs, and equipment manuals.

• Must possess at least four (4) years of industrial maintenance experience or advanced education in electrical, mechanical, or electronics engineering.
• Must possess at least two (2) years of PLC ladder logic programming experience.
• Must be willing to work off‑shifts as dictated by facility status/conditions and extended hours when necessary.
• Must be trustworthy and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to use independent reasoning and judgement.
• Must pay great attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to communicate with all levels of plant personnel.
• Must be a problem solver and display a “can do attitude”.
• Must be self‑motivated and a self‑starter; must be willing to make decisions.
• Must follow all GMP regulations and procedures.
• Proficiency in programming/navigating and troubleshooting PLC control systems is a must.
• Experience with RSlogix 500, RSlogix/Studio 5000 is a must.
• Experience with Red lion Crimson 3.0, and Factory Talk view preferred.
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley VFDs and Servos preferred.
• Familiarity with analog control circuits preferred.
• Familiarity with the following industrial control communication protocols:
  Control Net, Ethernet, DH+, Remote I/O, and Device Net.
• Experience with Windows operating system, PC/software configurations, and Rockwell software.

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

$74,135.00‑$

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich’s"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.

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Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at  if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.