I&E Technician

JBS USA; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental coverage

Schedule: Mon-Fri with occasional Week

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Career development & learning

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking an I&E Specialist to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical and control systems across the facility. This role supports reliable production, preventive maintenance, and ongoing control-system upgrades while serving as a technical resource for training and continuous improvement.

The specialist will diagnose electrical issues, design system enhancements, and collaborate with maintenance and production teams to ensure safe, continuous operation.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret electrical schematics/diagrams.
• Industrial electrical experience required; 2–4 years preferred.
• Proficient in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems, instrumentation, and automation.
• Ability to train operators and maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems and equipment across the facility.
• Perform and support preventive maintenance procedures on electrical and control systems.
• Supervise, train, and develop sanitation employees.
• Assist in design, installation, and upgrades of control systems.
• Research and develop improved electrical controls and automation processes.
• Track, analyze, and resolve recurring electrical issues via root cause analysis.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

PLC programming & troubleshooting

Troubleshooting & diagnostics

Analytical problem-solving

Control systems knowledge

Team collaboration & training

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Electrical certifications (e.g., Allen Bradley, Square D)

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim’s

I&E Specialist
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first – always.

The Instrumentation & Electrical Specialist is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical and control systems throughout the facility. This role supports efficient production operations by ensuring equipment reliability, implementing preventive maintenance practices, and advancing control system capabilities. The Specialist will also serve as a technical resource for training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems and equipment across the facility.
• Perform and support preventive maintenance (PM) procedures on electrical and control systems.
• Supervises, trains, and develops sanitation employees, fostering a skilled and engaged team.
• Assist in the design, installation, and implementation of new control systems and upgrades.
• Research and develop improved electrical controls and automation processes to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Track, analyze, and resolve recurring electrical issues through root cause identification and corrective actions.
• Identify equipment weaknesses related to electrical systems and recommend effective solutions.
• Maintain a strong understanding of electrical systems and controls to support safe and efficient operations.
• Train operators and maintenance technicians on equipment functionality, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to ensure uninterrupted and efficient production.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education or Experience:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED; any and all other electrical certifications to include technical college and/or manufacturing certifications. i.e. Allen Bradley, Square D, etc.
• Experience: Industrial electrical experience required; prefer 2–4 years of documented experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment; Industrial electrical experience, extensive schematic reading capability, PLC coding/troubleshooting.

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams; experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of electrical control systems, instrumentation, and automation
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Effective communication skills for training and cross-functional collaboration and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• The selection process is based on a panel interview, a series of standardized and/or hands on testing issued by the company/third party testing facility. This is a progressionary position; level 3 must be achieved by 18 months from start date.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday — Friday with occasional weekends;
• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Base salary range: $41,600 – $48,429 based on experience;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us:

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission:

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are:

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

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