Mechatronics Controls Technician

Boar's Head Brand; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Boar's Head Brand in Indiana seeks an experienced controls technician to repair and optimize electronic control systems at a food processing facility. You will support preventive and corrective maintenance, focusing on reliability and minimal downtime.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting analog I/O, coordinating repairs with maintenance teams, and training plant electricians and mechanics on controls diagnostics. Strong safety practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Full understanding of HMI interface and programming.
• Full understanding of mechanically controlled devices (valves, servo devices, PID).
• Strong understanding of machine operation to diagnose control issues.
• Ability to coordinate repairs with maintenance technicians.
• 3–5 years’ experience in industrial equipment controls.
• Mechatronics training or related experience preferred.
• Meat processing knowledge preferred.
• Commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Create and troubleshoot analog I/O (A-D, 4-20 mA, 0-5 V, etc.).
• Replace components and coordinate repairs with technicians.
• Review and propose performance improvements with Facilities Manager.
• Maintain program backups for critical equipment.
• Conduct functional and operational tests on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic systems.
• Provide controls diagnostic training to plant electricians.
• Continually develop equipment and process expertise.
• Maintain and train safe work practices.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Collaborate with Sanitation to ensure equipment care.
• Perform work as assigned by Facilities Manager.

Skills

HMI programming

PID control

VFD motors

Mechatronics

Safety practices

Education

Industrial controls experience

Mechatronics training

Meat processing knowledge

Job description

Boar's Head Brand in Indiana seeks an experienced controls technician to repair and optimize electronic control systems at a food processing facility. You will support preventive and corrective maintenance, focusing on reliability and minimal downtime.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting analog I/O, coordinating repairs with maintenance teams, and training plant electricians and mechanics on controls diagnostics. Strong safety practices are essential.