Controls Technical Specialist II (Industrial Automation)

Nestle; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé Atlanta plant is seeking an Electrical/Controls Engineer to support advanced electrical and control systems, ensuring safe, efficient production of leading pet care brands. The role emphasizes PLC and HMI work, SCADA development, and continuous improvement across the plant’s electrical infrastructure.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of PLC/HMI experience or an Associate’s degree with 3+ years, and a strong commitment to safety and quality in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years’ experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PLC-based HMI systems.
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline with 3+ years’ PLC/HMI experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical and controls directives to maintenance and operations to sustain production.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement projects to increase plant effectiveness.
• Coordinate and implement control system software upgrades.
• Assist in development of long-term electrical and control infrastructure upgrades.
• Create PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for plant operation aligned with safety and standards.
• Assist in maintenance staff training and development.

Skills

PLC software troubleshooting

PLC hardware troubleshooting

HMI/SCADA development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

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

Since the doors opened in 1972, our Atlanta factory has grown dramatically intoastate-of-the-artfacility.With safetyat the forefront of our minds, our Atlanta factory proudly and passionately produces 460,000 tons a year of our dry pet food brands, including Alpo®,Beneful®, Cat Chow®, Dog Chow®, Friskies®, Purina ONE®, and Pro Plan®.Our factoryalsodoesitspart for the environment by conserving water, investing in renewable electricity,maintainingzero waste for disposaland more.This plant location is situated along the southern crescent of Metro Atlanta—an area thatnearly6million residentsand many of our associates call home. Atlanta is considered the major commercial and financial center of the Southeast, and together, we contribute to the growth of businesses and population, building the city's stronglogistics, entertainment and film, and health services industries.

• Support advanced electrical and controls directives to maintenance and operations to maintain production.

• Identify and execute continuous improvement projects and resolve recurring issues in order to increase overall plant effectiveness.

• Coordinate and implement control system software upgrades

• Assist in development of plant long-term electrical and control infrastructure upgrades.

• Create PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for plant operation aligned with all safety and company standards.

• Assist in maintenance staff training and development

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• 5+ years’ applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PLC-based HMI systems.

OR

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline.

• 3+ years’ applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PLC-based HMI systems.

The approximate yearly pay range for this position is $80,000 - $115,000. 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) .

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