Industrial Automation Controls Specialist (Off-Shift)

Nestlé Purina North America; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Broad range of benefits

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Controls Technical Specialist to troubleshoot, maintain and enhance PLC and PC-based automation systems. You will oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications, supporting production line changes with the maintenance team.

Open to 2nd or 3rd shift, with assignment based on business needs and candidate preference. A technical background and hands-on PLC/HMI experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or HMI-systems experience.
• 1+ year of PLC/HMI experience with an Associate’s Degree.
• Experience supporting production line modifications and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Configure, program and troubleshoot PLCs.
• Perform preventive maintenance for controls and organize parts inventory.
• Provide electrical and programming support on capital projects.
• Implement control systems software upgrades.
• Provide instrumentation, PLC and HMI/SCADA support to maintenance staff.
• Assist with training of maintenance personnel.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI systems

Electrical maintenance

Automation support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Nestlé Purina North America in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Controls Technical Specialist to troubleshoot, maintain and enhance PLC and PC-based automation systems. You will oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications, supporting production line changes with the maintenance team.

Open to 2nd or 3rd shift, with assignment based on business needs and candidate preference. A technical background and hands-on PLC/HMI experience are essential for this role.