Technician Electronic Control

Nestlé SA; Anderson (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electronics Control Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and troubleshooting advanced electrical and computer-based systems. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technologies, including PLCs and HMI systems, while ensuring compliance with quality standards and enhancing production efficiency. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and problem-solving, you'll contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $2,500

Comprehensive benefits after 30 days

Shift differential of $1.80 for night shifts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance experience required.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and HMI systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot all Production PLCs and electrical systems.
• Perform calibration of instruments and maintain calibration database.
• Analyze line performance data and provide improvement support.

Skills

Industrial Maintenance Experience

Automation Systems

Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs

Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Systems

Creative Problem Solving

Collaboration and Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS System

Wonderware’s InTouch

Wonderware’s ArchestrA

Job description

Seeking a motivated Electronics Control Technician to join our team. This position has primary responsibility to maintain and troubleshoot all process control and operational support systems equipment in a proactive manner, troubleshoot and repair breakdowns on all major electrical and computer-based equipment. This includes performing all preventative maintenance as scheduled and supporting system improvement.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Starting hourly pay range of $37.09 with $1.80 shift differential for night shift.
• Sign on bonus upon hire of $2,500.
• Comprehensive Nestlé benefits after 30 days of employment.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH:

• Maintain and troubleshoot all Production PLC’s, database systems, control networks, instrumentation, and electrical systems (480V and below). Provide assistance to maintenance modifications and improvements as needed. Includes but not limited to:
  • Substations and MCC’s, including knowledge of 480 volt, three phase, and 120 VAC, 24VDC control and power systems
  • All PLC’s and HMI systems
  • Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
  • Building Automation System (BAS)
  • Utility Management System (UMS)
  • Energy Management System (EMS)
  • Control System Networks (EtherNet, ControlNet, EtherNet and instrument digital bus systems)
• Maintain Quality Control standards at all times – perform through SPC and in compliance with QMS Advanced Level standards and all FDA requirements.
• Systematic change control on PLC programs
• Perform calibration of instruments, prepare calibration procedure and maintain calibration database.
• Data Reporting – Responsible for initiating, scheduling, and completing all work orders within CMMS system per Nestlé Business Excellence Best Practices. Reports also required on all outages and system malfunctions. Document any automation program and system/device/instrument configuration changes.
• Schedule and perform all condition based and preventive maintenance work in alignment with manufacturing schedules and requirements. Coordinate system checks with line maintenance personnel.
• Analyze line performance data from various systems and provide improvement support based on findings and analysis. Work with Process Control Engineers to implement.
• Creative problem solving skills to perform controls improvements and enhancements to optimize production with positive contribution to all key plant indicators safety, quality, cost, and service
• A strong commitment to improving line performance and electrical/controls reliability.
• Support other maintenance troubleshooting and line maintenance as needed.
• Lead CDM and Improvement teams
• Schedule backlog projects and keep work order backlog to a minimum. Complete all work, planned and unplanned, in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years Industrial Maintenance Experience required.
• Experience with automation systems for building, facility, utility, and process controls preferred.
• Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs.
• Experience on development or troubleshooting of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems, preferably Wonderware’s InTouch and Wonderware’s ArchestrA platform.
• All members of the Maintenance and Engineering group will work with one another in a team environment requiring high level communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• All positions require a high school diploma or GED in addition to work experience or equivalent education and the ability to work with computers.
• Because the Anderson Facility is operational 24 hours per day, team members will be expected to work off-shifts as well as weekends and extended shifts.
• Schedules consist of 12-hour night shifts.
• Applicants must have prior experience in PLC's and Electrical work.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.