Controls Engineer

Nestlé Purina North America; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

401(k) with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America is seeking a Controls Engineer in Dunkirk, NY. This position involves providing engineering leadership, supporting production teams, and ensuring the reliability of power distribution systems. Candidates will work with PLC programming and SCADA systems.

The approximate yearly pay range for this position is $90,000 – $124,000, with additional performance-based incentives. Excellent benefits including a 401(k) with company match are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with electrical troubleshooting in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience with PLC logic system design in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide PLC and HMI/SCADA software support for the factory.
• Assist in scope development for electrical projects.
• Coordinate control system upgrades.
• Develop long-term electrical infrastructure plans.
• Maintain electrical documentation.
• Assist in maintenance staff training.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC logic system design

Technical data interpretation

HMI/SCADA

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

As a Controls Engineer, you’ll provide controls engineering leadership and support to the production, engineering, and maintenance teams. In this role, you’ll work directly with the Plant Controls Group, specifically with PLC programming, project execution, HMI/SCADA, and instrument calibrations to drive continuous improvement on automated processes and equipment. Prepare to design and approve electrical installations per codes and standards, ensuring the reliability and performance of site power distribution systems through technical oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide PLC and HMI/SCADA software and hardware support for the factory
• Assist in scope development, requirements, and objectives for electrical and controls projects
• Coordinate and implement control system software and hardware upgrades
• Develop and maintain the long‑term electrical and controls infrastructure plan for the factory
• Maintain current and complete electrical and controls as‑built documentation
• Assist in maintenance staff training and development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ years of experience with electrical troubleshooting, PLC logic system design, technical data interpretation, and hardware application specification in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years of experience with electrical troubleshooting, PLC logic system design, technical data interpretation, and hardware application specification in an industrial manufacturing environment

Salary and Compensation

The approximate yearly pay range for this position is $90,000 – $124,000. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

Benefits

Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Job Requisition: 406537

Designation

#Salaried