Controls Technical Specialist II (Industrial Automation)

Nestlé Purina North America; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 94,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America in Oklahoma City seeks a Controls Technical Specialist II to troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance PLC-based automation systems and data credibility on production lines. You will oversee PLC upgrades, wiring changes, and collaboration with the maintenance team on line modifications.

The role requires an associate/technical degree and 5+ years in PLC/HMI systems, with on-call and occasional weekend work. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree in a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PLC-based HMI-systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain and enhance PLC and PC-based automation systems to improve accuracy and data credibility.
• Oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment with maintenance team support.
• Provide programming and electrical support through conception to completion of plant projects and capital projects.
• Configure, program and troubleshoot PLC, and support plant maintenance with instrumentation, HMI/SCADA software and hardware.
• Perform preventive maintenance for controls and manage electrical/control parts inventory.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI/SCADA software

Electrical control systems

Education

Associate or technical degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

PLC equipment

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

Our dry pet food factory, located just 10 miles from downtown, has been a production facility for over 50 years. As producers of iconic brands such as Dog Chow®, Puppy Chow®, and Beneful®, we contribute to the well-being of pets in the community and nationwide. 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. OKC offers the best of both worlds—the amenities of a big city with a small-town feel, where you can enjoy a variety of affordable activities, thanks to the temperate weather and low cost of living. Join us in Oklahoma City, where together, we create a brighter future for pets. As a Controls Technical Specialist II, you’ll be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing the accuracy, reliability, and system controls data credibility of PLC and PC-based automation systems. Oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment and as you work directly with our maintenance team to troubleshoot and support production line modifications.

• Execute plant projects and capital projects by providing programming and electrical support through conception to completion.
• Implement control systems software upgrades.
• Configure, program, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controls (PLC).
• Perform troubleshooting of automation systems and provides instrumentation, PLC, and HMI/SCADA software and hardware support and training to the plant maintenance personnel.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance for controls and organize electrical/control parts inventory.

Requirements

• Associate or technical degree in a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PLC-based HMI-systems

Other

• Day shift with on-call and occasional weekend or holiday work required.

The approximate yearly pay range for this position is $94,292.90 - $115,982.00. 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. Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets.

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.

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