Controls Technical Specialist I

We re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller.
We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families.
Are you up for the dare?This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.POSITION SUMMARYMore than small-town charm and one-of-a-kind views of the Mississippi, Clinton has been our cherished "home" since 1969.
As a dedicated team, we take pride in being a cornerstone of the community for over 50 years, producing a wide variety of industry-leading products including Pro Plan, Nestl Purina ONE Beyond, Nestl Purina Veterinary Diets, and Beggin.
We also take pride in doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.
Together, we have become an integral part of the Clinton community.
This small Midwestern town is perfect for families, offering year-round activities such as riverfront amenities, biking paths, unique restaurants, and historic districts.As a Controls Tech Specialist, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing the accuracy, reliability and system control s data credibility of PLC and PC-based automation systems.
In this role, you will oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment, and work directly with our maintenance team to troubleshoot and support production line modifications.Configure, program, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)Perform preventive maintenance for controls and organize electrical/control parts inventoryProvide programming and electrical support on plant capital projectsImplement control systems software upgradeProvides instrumentation, PLC and HMI/SCADA software and hardware support to plant maintenance staffAssist with training of maintenance personnelRequirementsAssociates Degree in a technical discipline, preferably electrical1+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PLC-based HMI-systemsOtherDay shift.
On call required.
Occasional weekend or holiday work required.The approximate pay range for this position is $60,000 to $84,000.
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.Nestl 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.
Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.
Learn more at About Us |Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestl Careers (nestlejobs.com)REQUISITION ID325094It 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 Nestl.
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.
Nestl seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl home.The Nestl Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment.
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