Night-Shift Controls Specialist – PLC & Automation

Nestlé S.A.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. is seeking a Controls Technical Specialist I for their facility in Kentucky. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining automation systems including PLC and HMI systems. Candidates should have strong experience in troubleshooting and installing industrial systems.

The position involves working night shifts with a focus on continuous improvement and safety in operations. The estimated salary range for this role is $70,000 to $97,000 per year, inclusive of a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience with PC-based HMI systems preferred.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot automation systems including PLC and HMI software.
• Provide hardware support for packaging lines and warehouse operations.
• Install and troubleshoot instrumentation for process controls.

Skills

PLC software and hardware troubleshooting

PC-based HMI systems troubleshooting

Fanuc robots troubleshooting

Servo motion systems

Electrical schematics interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

PLC (Allen Bradley, Beckhoff)

HMI/SCADA software (Ignition, Aveva)

Job description

Nestlé S.A. is seeking a Controls Technical Specialist I for their facility in Kentucky. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining automation systems including PLC and HMI systems. Candidates should have strong experience in troubleshooting and installing industrial systems.

The position involves working night shifts with a focus on continuous improvement and safety in operations. The estimated salary range for this role is $70,000 to $97,000 per year, inclusive of a competitive benefits package.