Controls Technician

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food. Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life. A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Travel Required?:
Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting

Start Date:

10/7/25

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#164354 - Richmond, Indiana, United States

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet.

Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

The Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, support and improvement of the facilities plant floor control system. This would include the following: being a Plant liaison with outside integrators and contractors to ensure the plant’s business needs are met on time and within budget;
Training of the facilities maintenance resources and operating technicians during the startup of new or modified control systems and act as a resource for the maintenance team when technical issues are beyond their understanding and ability to resolve. This position will also provide innovation and support for continuous improvement projects.

• Manage Input/Output checkout for new projects and process improvements.
• Maintain and modify PLC programs to support the day to day operation of the facility.
• Work on Continuous Improvement projects throughout the entire plant and troubleshoot system failures when they occur.
• Support the implementation of PLC programs for projects.
• Install and use Wonder Ware SCADA software to support plant projects.
• Maintain and upgrade the plant SCADA System.
• Manage change control and keep validation of plant PLC’s and SCADA system current.
• Work closely with Maintenance and Operator Technician teams to assure that they are properly trained in the use of the plant control systems. Work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Consultants to solve system related problems.
• Provide on‑call support for on‑shift Technical Resources.
• Work in conjunction with the Network administrator to maintain the Facility Controls Network (hardware and software).
• Understand and align with Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identify and report Food Safety issues to management.

• High School Diploma
• 2 year Industrial Technology Certificate, Automation or Electrical Electronic Technology degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years experience in developing and/or changing electrical schematics.

• BS or equivalent Engineering/Engineering Technology in Controls or Electrical field.
• 5 years in PLC Field and General SCADA Programming Knowledge (with knowledge of Wonder Ware Intouch and Archestra Allen‑Bradley Control Logix, PLC 5 and SLC 5/05 software)
• MSsql
• Industrial SQL and Wonderware Historian
• AB Panelview
• Sigmatek PLC and Operator interface

Expected percentage of travel:
Up to 5%