Industrial Controls & Automation 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

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.