Automation & Electrical Controls Technician (Food Manufacturing)

C.H. Guenther; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 39,041 - 66,951; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Retirement savings options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther is seeking a Maintenance Controls Specialist to ensure reliability of manufacturing equipment in a food production setting. The role blends control systems, electrical engineering, and maintenance practices with a focus on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include maintaining PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, performing preventive electrical maintenance, and driving continuous improvement in control strategies. Strong troubleshooting and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Technical or Associate Degree, Electrical Journeyman's License, or related certificate preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field is a plus.
• At least 1 year of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of control systems in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control systems for various manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and other automation components.
• Optimize control strategies to enhance equipment efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on electrical systems, including motors, drives, sensors, and other components.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted production.
• Document control system configurations and maintenance records.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Electrical systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/Associate degree or Electrical Journeyman license

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

C.H. Guenther is seeking a Maintenance Controls Specialist to ensure reliability of manufacturing equipment in a food production setting. The role blends control systems, electrical engineering, and maintenance practices with a focus on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include maintaining PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, performing preventive electrical maintenance, and driving continuous improvement in control strategies. Strong troubleshooting and teamwork are essential for success.