Electrical & Automation Specialist - Night Shift
Listed on 2026-06-28
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electronics Technician, Electrical Engineering
Electrical & Automation Specialist - Night Shift
POSITION SUMMARY – An E&A Specialist manages, maintains, upgrades, and troubleshoots advanced automation systems.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:- Pay rate of $40.26/hr -$44.38/hr, plus shift differential
- Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 3rd shift 9:30pm-6:00am - 401K with company match
- Health, Dental & Vision (eligibility following 30 days of employment)
- Paid Time Off
- 11 paid annual holidays
- Tuition reimbursement, wellness programs & lifestyle spend
- Pet adoption assistance
- Works with schematics, diagrams, written and verbal instructions to diagnose and service equipment.
- Diagnoses and isolates Advanced Automation equipment system and systems.
- Adjusts and replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electrical components.
- Completes quality electrical and electronic maintenance preventive and corrective work.
- Specializes in upgrading and programming Advanced Automation Systems.
- Troubleshoots and analyzes complex problems and implements remedies in a safe manner. This includes control issues with any drive or PLC components as well as PLC program modifications and troubleshooting.
- Adapts to new and changing technology in the electronic field.
- Must be willing and able to teach some of the Advanced Automation skills to other Electronics Personnel.
- Must function effectively under deadline and breakdown pressures and meet the physical demands of the job.
- Must have the initiative and be able to work with maintenance group to troubleshooting and repairing any in-house electrical and electronic automated equipment down to the component level.
- Read blueprints and vendor instructions to determine repair procedures.
- Remove, repair, or replace defective electronic components to minimize technical downtime.
- Utilize their electrical/arc flash rated tools and participate in the Nestle tool reimbursement program (allowance up to $170.)
- Design, draw, assemble and install electronic components.
- Program various electronic equipment to meet needs of production.
- Manage assigned workload on a daily basis.
- Maintain all safety warning postings and identification tags on equipment.
- Other duties assigned.
- Willingness to learn new technologies.
- Strong electrical/electronic troubleshooting skills.
- Strong knowledge of Alan Bradley hardware/software required.
- Familiarity with Siemens hardware/software is a plus.
- Knowledge of HMI programming.
- Experience in Panelview, Factory Talk ME, Factory Talk SE, Historian and Asset Center.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Previous electronic maintenance experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
- Advanced computer and PLC programming skills in RS logix
5000. - Strong interpersonal skills with the willingness and initiative to learn.
- Must observe good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
- Must follow safety rules and procedures.
- Must be able to work 40 hours per week with some daily overtime and weekend overtime.
- Must be able to train others effectively and assist in their development.
- Understands Industrial Automation Networks: DH+, Controlnet, Device Level Ring, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP.
- Ability to work with Stratix switch or Other Ethernet based infrastructure.
- Have good communications skills.
- High School Diploma/GED Required.
The approximate pay for this position is $40.26-$44.38. 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.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
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