Brewery Controls & Automation Technician

Founders Brewing Company (Mahou USA); Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Founders Brewing Company is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician with Electrical concentration to provide hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance across electrical systems and controls in a 24/7 brewery environment. You will install, commission, and optimize PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and building wiring, work with maintenance teams, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

This role requires an associate degree, relevant experience, ability to travel, and strong communication; the site

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot, program, integrate and optimize PLC systems.
• Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting VFDs and PID tuning.
• Excellent communication and self-starting approach for maintenance goals.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform electrical preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment with brewery teams.
• Support growth of maintenance dept in electrical systems awareness.
• Document historical data in electronic maintenance system.
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain electrical wiring and equipment.
• Maintain equipment to meet regulatory codes.
• Perform installation and maintenance as part of a skilled trades team.
• Follow safety guidelines and OSHA programs.
• Represent Founders at trade events.
• Some travel required.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial troubleshooting

Electrical systems

HMI programming

Robotic programming

Education

Associates Degree in a related technical field

Industrial Maintenance Technician with Electrical concentration

Beer/beverage manufacturing experience

Tools

VFDs

PID tuning

PLC hardware

Job description

Founders Brewing Company is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician with Electrical concentration to provide hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance across electrical systems and controls in a 24/7 brewery environment. You will install, commission, and optimize PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and building wiring, work with maintenance teams, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

This role requires an associate degree, relevant experience, ability to travel, and strong communication; the site