Skilled Intelligent Controls and Automation Technician

Procter & Gamble; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble is hiring ICA technicians to join our Chicago-area fulfillment operations. You will work with electrical controls to enable production throughput, reduce downtime, and improve quality in a 12-hour shift pattern.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and hands-on repair of PLC/SCADA/HMI systems within an automated warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent with a technical credential in industrial electrical or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a 2-year technical degree/certification in Industrial Electrical or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and machine control systems is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis for industrial electrical issues.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use troubleshooting tools for measurements.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse automated equipment and processes to support production throughput.
• Maintain and troubleshoot automation, process, and power & controls equipment.
• Use electrical test equipment to diagnose electrical problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibrations on equipment.
• Troubleshoot, monitor, and program PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair machine and process control equipment.
• Analyze trends and data to gain insights and proactively identify issues.
• Build technical skills in others and support continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma / GED or 2-year technical degree in Industrial Electrical

Tools

PLC programming

HMI systems

Process instrumentation

VFDs

Servo drives

Robotics

Electrical safety

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting tools

SCADA

Job description

Job Location

GRTR CHICAGO FULFILLMENT CTR

Job Description

Intelligent Controls and Automation (ICA) technicians are being hired as skilled members of our warehouse operations teams. ICA technicians are responsible for enabling production throughput, reducing equipment downtime, troubleshooting issues, eliminating defects, and building technical mastery. They focus on initiating and implementing continuous improvement projects with the goal of delivering the best product, at the lowest cost, with the highest quality, and in a safe environment. They have electrical technical mastery in order to successfully troubleshoot problems and to proactively improve production systems.

ICA technicians perform various types of work, such as:

• Operating warehouse automated equipment and processes
• Maintaining and troubleshooting warehouse automation, process, and power & controls equipment
• Using electrical test equipment to diagnose electrical problems
• Performing preventive maintenance and calibrations on equipment
• Troubleshooting, monitoring, & programming PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems
• Troubleshooting and monitoring variable frequency drives, servos, robotics
• Troubleshooting and repairing machine and process control equipment
• Analyzing trends and technical data to gain insights of the controls and identify issues proactively
• Building technical skills in others

Job Qualifications

Requirements to Apply:

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED 2-year technical degree/certification in Industrial Electrical or related field or a equivalent experience of applied electrical and controls skills in an industrial environment
• Knowledge and practical application with some of the following technology areas: PLC’s, HMI’s, process instrumentation, machine control systems, variable frequency drives (PowerFlex, etc.), servo drives, robotics, power distribution (<600V), control system networking, and electrical safety
• Strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, issue resolution, and root cause analysis for industrial electrical issues
• Capable of using PLC program navigation for troubleshooting
• Able to read and use electrical schematics and single-line drawings
• Able to use electrical troubleshooting tools for measurements and analysis
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Able to rotate shifts (on a 2-2-3 slow rotation schedule with 12-hour shifts or 2-2-3 fixed night or fixed day shift)
• Successful completion of a Technical Interview will be required as part of the application process.

Compensation

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ’s, please click HERE. Procter & Gamble participates in E-Verify. Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed. P&G is dedicated to meeting the needs of applicants requesting an accommodation/adjustment due to a disability in order to complete the online application process. If you have a disability that affects your ability to complete our online application process, please visit our Disability Accommodation Page.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000156248

Job Segmentation

Plant Technicians Starting Pay / Salary Range $32.34 - $40.20 / hour

Company Overview

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship. The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.