Controls Technical Specialist I

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

As a Controls Technical Specialist I, you will administer the operation and safety of electrical and controls system applications at the manufacturing plant.  The Controls Technical Specialist impacts plant productivity and costs through maintaining efficient systems operations of plant electrical infrastructure, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, servo drives, robotics, operator interface systems, and communications networks including new technology implementations and project support.

• Primary technical support for the safe operation of plant electrical infrastructure, safety systems, control systems, variable frequency drives and operator interfaces.
• Provide calibration and tuning services.
• Provide systems, safety, security, policy, procedure, and drawing integrity.
• Support corporate and division Engineering and IT personnel with maintenance and installation of plant and corporate controls initiatives.
• Develop and implement electrical training for maintenance and production associates.
• Adhere to all NPPC and Golden Products manufacturing systems guidelines.
• Other duties as required by supervision.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in a technical discipline AND 1+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and Electrical/ hardware troubleshooting and/or PC-based HMI-systems

OR

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND 3+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and Electrical/ hardware troubleshooting and/or PC-based HMI-systems 

Other

• Schedule: Rotating 2/2/3 on nights (7PM to 7AM)

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

The approximate pay range for this position is $62,000 to $82,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.