Automation Controls Technician I (PLC & HMI)

The Swan Food Company; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off (2 weeks first year)

7 paid holidays and 2 personal days

Health benefits (multiple plans)

Dental plans

Vision plans

401k with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CJ Schwan's is seeking an Electrical and Controls Technician for a full-time role in a food manufacturing environment. You will calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical instrumentation, and support plant automation through PLC programming and HMI development.

The role requires 5+ years of industrial controls experience, strong Ethernet networking knowledge, and proficiency with PLC platforms and FactoryTalk/RSLogix software.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant industrial controls experience.
• Proficient in Ethernet networking for industrial systems.
• Knowledge of PLC platforms PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix.
• Experience with FactoryTalk View Studio, RSLogix500, Studio 5000, PanelView 32.
• Able to lift up to 90 lbs, obtain forklift license, and follow safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical instrumentation.
• Program, modify, and manage PLC systems for plant automation.
• Maintain and document industrial Ethernet networks for IT/OT integration.
• Diagnose and repair electrical/mechanical issues including ladder logic edits.
• Develop and implement HMI applications and optimize equipment performance.

Skills

Industrial controls

Ethernet networking

PLC programming

HMI development

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

RSLogix 500

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View Studio

PanelView 32

Job description

CJ Schwan's is seeking an Electrical and Controls Technician for a full-time role in a food manufacturing environment. You will calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical instrumentation, and support plant automation through PLC programming and HMI development.

The role requires 5+ years of industrial controls experience, strong Ethernet networking knowledge, and proficiency with PLC platforms and FactoryTalk/RSLogix software.