Remote Batching Automation Technician for Dairy & Feedlot

MWI Animal Health; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MWI Animal Health is seeking a Batching Systems Automation Technician to install, configure, and support PLC-based batching and control systems for production animal operations. The role involves remote work with frequent travel to rural facilities for installation, troubleshooting, repair, and training.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in industrial automation or electrical systems, plus the ability to troubleshoot hardware/software and communicate effectively with customers in diverse

Qualifications

• Must have either an associate degree or completion of technical trade school/apprenticeship.
• 1–3 years in agricultural operations, automation, PLCs or electrical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware/software and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support PLC-based batching and control systems.
• Integrate batching systems with scales, meters, pumps, and augers.
• Troubleshoot automation and control system faults, remotely or on-site.
• Provide operator training and real-time customer support.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Professional communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Associate’s degree in Agricultural Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Animal Science

Technical trade school or apprenticeship in electrical systems / automation

Tools

Linux OS

SQL databases

Java-based applications

Job description

MWI Animal Health is seeking a Batching Systems Automation Technician to install, configure, and support PLC-based batching and control systems for production animal operations. The role involves remote work with frequent travel to rural facilities for installation, troubleshooting, repair, and training.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in industrial automation or electrical systems, plus the ability to troubleshoot hardware/software and communicate effectively with customers in diverse