I&E Specialist - Automation & Reliability Tech

Pilgrim; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Specialist to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical, instrumentation, and automated control systems across the facility. You will support maintenance and production teams using PLCs, motor controls, and process automation to keep operations safe and efficient.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, system upgrades, documentation, and training of operators, with a Monday–Friday schedule and benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical/automation maintenance in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing control systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control systems throughout the facility.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on electrical and automation equipment.
• Assist with implementation, startup, and optimization of new control systems and equipment.
• Research, recommend, and develop improved electrical and control processes to increase reliability.
• Monitor recurring equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify weaknesses within electrical and automation systems and develop long‑term solutions.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC systems, HMIs, VFDs, and related automation equipment.
• Train operators and maintenance technicians on equipment operation and controls.

Skills

PLC programming

Instrumentation

Electrical troubleshooting

Automation systems

HMI/SCADA

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

HMI

Job description

Pilgrim's is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Specialist to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical, instrumentation, and automated control systems across the facility. You will support maintenance and production teams using PLCs, motor controls, and process automation to keep operations safe and efficient.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, system upgrades, documentation, and training of operators, with a Monday–Friday schedule and benefits after probation.