Controls Technician II – PLC & Automation

CJ Schwan's; Town of Westfield (NY); On-site; USD 4,684,000 - 6,337,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Disability plans

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CJ Schwan's, a growing food manufacturing company, seeks an experienced Industrial Controls Technician to calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and mechanical instrumentation across plant systems.

You will program and manage PLCs (PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, ControlLogix) using RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FT View Studio, and PanelView 32 to support automation. Strong safety compliance and physical capability are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant industrial controls experience.
• Proficient in Ethernet networking, including IP addressing, switch wiring, and cable patching.
• In-depth knowledge of PLC platforms including PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix.
• Skilled in control software and interfaces such as FactoryTalk View Studio, RSLogix500, Studio 5000, and PanelView 32.
• Able to lift up to 90 lbs., obtain a forklift license, and comply with all OSHA, state, and company safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical instrumentation, ensuring accuracy and reliability across measuring, recording, and control systems.
• Program, modify, and manage PLC systems (PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, ControlLogix) using tools such as RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, and PanelView 32 to support and enhance plant automation.
• Maintain and document industrial Ethernet networks, including IP mapping, switch configuration, and cable patching to ensure stable integration between IT and OT systems.
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical and mechanical issues, including ladder logic editing, I/O module replacement, voltage troubleshooting, and frequency drive programming.
• Develop and implement HMI applications, integrate new automation processes, upload/download PLC programs, and configure network protocols to optimize equipment performance and production efficiency.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical I&C

Industrial Ethernet networking

Ladder logic editing

IP addressing

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

RSLogix 500

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View Studio

PanelView 32

Job description

CJ Schwan's, a growing food manufacturing company, seeks an experienced Industrial Controls Technician to calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and mechanical instrumentation across plant systems.

You will program and manage PLCs (PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, ControlLogix) using RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FT View Studio, and PanelView 32 to support automation. Strong safety compliance and physical capability are required.