Controls Automation Engineer II – PLC/SCADA

Nestlé S.A.; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Healthcare

Other benefits

Job summary

Nestlé Purina in Flagstaff, AZ, seeks a Controls Technical Specialist II to support day-to-day manufacturing operations, upgrade software, troubleshoot electrical and controls, and drive continuous improvement across projects. You will design PLC/HMI/SCADA solutions, create documentation, train operators, and help plan project scopes and estimates, ensuring safety and company standards.

Requires a High School Diploma or Associate degree with 3–5 years in controls; includes salary and a strong

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years' experience in PLC/HMI controls and automation environments.
• Associate’s degree required with 3+ years experience in similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and complete work in line with project timelines.
• Design, test, install, and troubleshoot PLC/HMI/SCADA solutions and related hardware.
• Create hardware specs, operation descriptions, ladder logic descriptors, and back-ups.
• Train Production Operators, Maintenance Technicians, and staff on controls systems.
• Develop project scopes and estimates with planning, scheduling and prioritization.
• Create PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for plant operation aligned with safety standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI systems

Industrial automation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Nestlé Purina in Flagstaff, AZ, seeks a Controls Technical Specialist II to support day-to-day manufacturing operations, upgrade software, troubleshoot electrical and controls, and drive continuous improvement across projects. You will design PLC/HMI/SCADA solutions, create documentation, train operators, and help plan project scopes and estimates, ensuring safety and company standards.

Requires a High School Diploma or Associate degree with 3–5 years in controls; includes salary and a strong