E&I Tech

Bunge Iberica SA; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Family Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation

Job summary

Bunge is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician in Council Bluffs, IA to maintain plant-wide electrical systems and automation. The role focuses on troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, and instrumentation while reading schematics and ensuring safe, compliant operation.

You will operate Monday through Friday day shifts, work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Health benefits, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement are among provided perks.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electronics or 3–5 years of equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and understand ladder logic.
• Experience with Control Net, Ethernet, and Data Highway networks.
• Familiarity with process instrumentation and plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain automation throughout the facility (electrical circuits up to 480 VAC).
• Troubleshoot and repair high voltage lighting, VFDs, and AC/DC systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair Allen-Bradley PLC systems (SLC 500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, 5000).
• Check DC controller outputs and replace printed circuit boards as needed.
• Read blueprints/schematics and calibrate/process instrumentation.
• Assign IP addresses to new equipment and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Ladder logic

Industrial networking

PLC troubleshooting

Process instrumentation

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

VFDs

SAP maintenance software

Job description

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E&I Tech

Date: Aug 15, 2026

Location: Council Bluffs, IA -Iowa, US, 51503-6593

City : Council Bluffs State : Iowa (US-IA) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 43812

A Day in the Life:

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician is responsible for maintaining plant wide electrical troubleshooting and repair.

Monday through Friday day shift

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintain all automation throughout the facility (electric circuits of 480VAC or less)
• Troubleshoot and repair high voltage lighting, variable frequency drive (VFD) and alternating current / direct current (AC/DC) systems
• Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logix Control (PLC) (Allen-Bradley) systems like SLC 500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, PLC 5s, 5000 Logix Controllers and Panel Views
• Check output on DC controllers and replace printed circuit boards when needed
• Troubleshoot, locate, test, identify, or diagnose electrical malfunction and then adjust, repair, or replace
• Follow, interpret, and read blueprints or schematics
• Calibrate and/or troubleshoot process instrumentation
• Assigning IP addresses to new equipment
• Inspect for conformity to industry standards or specifications
• Rebuild, repair, and replace damaged, defective, or worn parts
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and remove material and equipment from job site
• Troubleshoot and repair AC motor starter circuits

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in electronics or 3-5 years of equivalent experience is required
• Ability to read and understand ladder logic
• Experience with networking systems such as Control Net, Ethernet, and Data Highway
• Familiarity with mass flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, burner control systems and other like equipment found in an automated plant
• Good written and verbal communications skills

Preferred Qualification:

• 3-5 years of experience or schooling troubleshooting and repairing PLC’s
• Programming experience
• Previous work in a soybean crush facility
• Experience with SAP maintenance software
• Health Benefits –Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and visionplansthat meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing6 weeksof 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement –after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.
• Vacation time- We value work-life balance and offer a generousvacationprogram. Vacation time isaccruedeach pay period, with the accrual ratedeterminedby your length of service at Bunge, pay frequency, and shift schedule. Typically, employeesaccrueapproximately two weeks of vacation during their first full calendar year.However, the exact amount may vary depending on the specific facility's shift schedule.

#INDT1

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

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