Controls (PLC) Technician

The Hain Celestial Group; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 37,505 - 53,416; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Hain Celestial Group is looking for a skilled Controls Technician in Boulder, Colorado. This role involves designing and maintaining automation software, troubleshooting industrial equipment, and modifying PLC programs to ensure production efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics, along with minimum four years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive starting wage and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ experience in a maintenance electrical technician role.
• Experience in a food-regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Project management experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, test, and maintain software for automation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues in industrial equipment.
• Create and modify PLC programs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Advanced computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics

Tools

CMMS / CAM software

Job description

Overview

Controls Technician is responsible for designing, writing, testing, and maintaining software that automates production equipment. Ensuring the facility operates at full functionality while focusing on quality, safety and reliability.

Primary Duties

• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of industrial equipment (PLCs, Drives, Servos, 120/208/480V motors, 24VDC control circuits, labelers, robotic palletizers, closed‑loop controls, etc.) to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Create, adjust, and modify PLC programs on production equipment. Also test instrumentation and control systems for proper functionality of process equipment.
• Update and create blueprint schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Calibrate and repair electronic instruments and code production equipment.
• Repair, replace, and upgrade PLCs, Drives, Servo's, robots, etc.
• Perform programming upgrades on robotic palletizers.
• Act as a Controls Subject Matter Expert and assist with new project installations (PLC platform, instrumentation recommendations, wiring schematics, etc.).
• Assist with completion of PMs (preventive maintenance) on production equipment to maintain efficiency and lifespan.
• Assist with troubleshooting, inspecting, and repairing production equipment; provide recommendations or guidance regarding necessary repairs.
• Tasks are completed while maintaining the highest safety, food safety, quality, cost, and GMP standards in a high‑speed manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with loud machinery, fluorescent lighting, concrete floors, forklift traffic, and dust particles.

Schedule

Shift hours are somewhat flexible but start time would need to be between 8 am and 10 am, Monday‑Friday.

Requirements

• Minimum four years’ experience in a maintenance electrical technician role in a manufacturing environment or related capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering controls or mechatronics engineering strongly preferred.
• Experience with a CMMS / CAM software required.
• Project management experience desired.
• Experience in a food‑regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams to solve root cause of downtime issues.
• Effective interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Understanding of basic principles of the SQF program and other food‑safety policies/procedures.

Benefits and Compensation

• Starting wage $33.00 / hour (commensurate with experience and location).
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Legal and identity protection insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
• 401(k).
• PTO.
• Parental leave.
• Maven Family Planning.