Controls Technical Specialist Ii

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?

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Position Summary

We're a "safety first" culture driven by a zero defect and zero waste mentality set out to enrich the lives of pets everywhere. As a leading pet food manufacturer, we carry on the legacy of our Founder who led us to reshape the larger pet care category. Over 120 years in existence, we've grown our passionate Nestle Purina Family as we've grown the breadth of our business. Your needs are our responsibility-job security, benefits, safety, and career growth. But, we leave it up to you to shape our future and your career aspirations.

As a Controls Technical Specialist II, you'll be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and enhancing the accuracy, reliability and system controls 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 inventory
• Provide programming and electrical support on plant capital projects
• Implement control systems software upgrade
• Provide instrumentation, PLC, HMI/SCADA and hardware support to plant maintenance staff

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PLC-based HMI-systems

REQUISITION ID:

240648

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 Nestle. 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.  Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

The Nestle 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. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.