Controls Technical Specialist II; Industrial Automation

Controls Technical Specialist II (Industrial Automation)

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We have called the vibrant community of St. Joseph home for 30 years. Recognized with the All‑America City Award, St. Joseph embodies the spirit of collaboration and exceptional results. Our wet dog and cat food factory, a special home for our passionate associates, produces millions of cases of flagship brands like Fancy Feast® and Beneful® Prepared Meals. Beyond our work, we actively support the United Way and United Cerebral Palsy foundations, raising $750,000 in the past five years.

We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, and maintaining zero waste for disposal. With increased production, reinvestment, and a culture of continuous improvement, we unlock our fullest potential.

As a Controls Technical Specialist II (Industrial Automation), you’ll be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and enhancing the accuracy, reliability and system controls data credibility of PLC and PC‑based automation systems. In this role, you will oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment and collaborate with our maintenance team to troubleshoot and support production line modifications.

• Configure, program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Perform preventive maintenance for controls and organize electrical/control parts inventory
• Provide programming and electrical support on plant capital projects
• Implement control systems software upgrades
• Provide instrumentation, PLC, HMI/SCADA and hardware support to plant maintenance staff

• Associate’s Degree in a technical discipline AND 3+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PC‑based HMI systems
• HIG‑School Diploma/ GED AND 5+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PLC‑based HMI systems

The approximate pay range for this position is $74,000 to $103,000. 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 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

Job Requisition: 381844

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