2nd-Shift PLC Controls Specialist

Nestlé S.A.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. in Allentown, PA is seeking a Controls Technical Specialist I to troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance PLC- and PC-based automation systems. You will oversee PLC upgrades, wiring modifications, and work with the maintenance team on production-line changes.

The role requires hands-on PLC/HMI/SCADA experience in a manufacturing setting, with a 2nd shift from 2pm to 10pm. Nestlé offers a competitive rewards package including retirement savings and health benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PLC troubleshooting in controls or industrial maintenance.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA in manufacturing.
• Associate's degree or higher in a technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure, program, and troubleshoot PLCs
• Perform preventive maintenance for controls
• Provide programming and electrical support on plant capital projects
• Implement control systems software upgrade
• Provide instrumentation, PLC and HMI/SCADA support to maintenance staff
• Assist with training of maintenance personnel

Skills

PLC programming

PLC troubleshooting

HMI/SCADA

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation

Capital projects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Tools

PLC hardware tools

HMI software

SCADA

Job description

Nestlé S.A. in Allentown, PA is seeking a Controls Technical Specialist I to troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance PLC- and PC-based automation systems. You will oversee PLC upgrades, wiring modifications, and work with the maintenance team on production-line changes.

The role requires hands-on PLC/HMI/SCADA experience in a manufacturing setting, with a 2nd shift from 2pm to 10pm. Nestlé offers a competitive rewards package including retirement savings and health benefits.