Automation Controls Technician: PLC & HMI Expert

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Controls Technician to ensure reliability and efficiency of production by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical and automation systems. The role includes PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMI development, and calibration of sensors.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree with 3-5 years in controls, and flexibility to work all shifts in a dairy processing environment. Safety and quality compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with 3-5 years of experience in controls engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMIs.
• Experience with 480V 3-phase power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on electrical and control systems.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs.
• Create and update HMI screens for operator interaction.
• Calibrate and maintain sensors and instrumentation devices.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical wiring and control circuits.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify process improvements.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and drawings.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Provide training on safe operation of control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

VFD drives

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Motor controls

Education

Associate degree

Technical degree or certification in electrical or controls-related field

Tools

RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk

Wonderware

Job description

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Controls Technician to ensure reliability and efficiency of production by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical and automation systems. The role includes PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMI development, and calibration of sensors.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree with 3-5 years in controls, and flexibility to work all shifts in a dairy processing environment. Safety and quality compliance are essential.