Senior Automation Technician - PLCs & Systems Troubleshooting

Tyson Foods; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one of employment

Education assistance

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring an Automation Technician for the Prepared Foods division. The role focuses on high‑level troubleshooting of electrical, fluid power, and mechanical systems, supporting engineering and plant teams with system integration and modifications.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with travel required 1–5 times yearly and a 1st shift schedule. The position offers day‑one benefits, education assistance, and weekly pay with overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 2+ years of automation or industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with electrical controls, PLCs, and mechanical systems.
• Proficient in document organization and research techniques; SAP Maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex machine and system issues at high level.
• Assist engineering and plant staff with specification, installation and modification of integrated systems.
• Provide technical support across all phases of operations.

Skills

Electrical & electronics

PLC systems

Troubleshooting

SAP Maintenance

Education

High School or GED

Tools

SAP Maintenance

Job description

Tyson Foods is hiring an Automation Technician for the Prepared Foods division. The role focuses on high‑level troubleshooting of electrical, fluid power, and mechanical systems, supporting engineering and plant teams with system integration and modifications.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with travel required 1–5 times yearly and a 1st shift schedule. The position offers day‑one benefits, education assistance, and weekly pay with overtime eligibility.