Controls Technical Specialist I

Nestle; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé Allentown is seeking a Controls Technical Specialist I to troubleshoot, maintain, and improve PLC and PC-based automation systems on the 2nd shift (2pm–10pm). You will oversee PLC upgrades, wiring modifications, and work with maintenance on production line changes.

The role requires hands-on electrical and controls expertise within a dynamic manufacturing team. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with 3+ years in PLC/HMI environments or an associate degree with 1+ year

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 3+ years PLC troubleshooting in controls, automation or electrical environments.
• Associate’s degree plus 1+ year PLC/HMI experience accepted in lieu of diploma.

Responsibilities

• Configure, program, and troubleshoot PLCs.
• Perform preventive maintenance for controls and maintain inventory.
• Provide programming and electrical support on plant capital projects.
• Implement control systems software upgrades.
• Support plant maintenance staff with instrumentation, PLC and HMI/SCADA hardware.
• Assist with training of maintenance personnel.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Automation maintenance

Electrical systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

PLC software

HMI/SCADA

Electrical wiring

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Just 65 miles from Center City Philadelphia, Allentown is near many major Northeastern U.S. cities, which makes it an ideal location for manufacturing and distributing consumer goods. We utilize thermal processing and high-speed canning to produce varieties of our Friskies®, Beneful® and Pro Plan® brands—product lines that we have carefully produced, packaged, and shipped since 1958. Together, we contribute to Allentown's identity as a busy industrial city, as well as a beautiful rural environment that we are truly proud to call home. That’s why we not only make high quality food for pets but our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.

As a Controls Technical Specialist I, you’ll be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing the accuracy, reliability, and system control’s data credibility of PLC and PC-based automation systems. In this role, you will oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment and work directly with our maintenance team to troubleshoot and support production line modifications.

*This position is on 2nd shift (2pm - 10pm).

• Configure, program, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)

• Perform preventive maintenance for controls and organize electrical/control parts inventory

• Provide programming and electrical support on plant capital projects

• Implement control systems software upgrade

• Provides instrumentation, PLC and HMI/SCADA software and hardware support to plant maintenance staff

• Assist with training of maintenance personnel

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• 3+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PLC-based HMI systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments

OR

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

• 1+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PLC-based HMI systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments

The approximate pay range for this position is $70,000 to $97,000 per year. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us |Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy .