Automation Technician

Bridor USA • Salt Lake City, UT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Bridor is seeking an Automation Technician for its industrial bakery in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role maintains and troubleshoots automated production and utility systems to support equipment reliability, product quality, food safety, and production operations. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the technician works with production, Quality Assurance, and engineering teams and helps improve system performance. The position includes hands-on training at Bridor facilities in Vineland, New Jersey, and Boucherville, Canada, and may require travel to other North American facilities.

Requirements

• Degree or technical certification in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• At least two years of industrial automation experience in food manufacturing or another regulated processing environment.
• Hands-on experience with automated packaging lines, robotics, or vision inspection systems.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, including Allen-Bradley or Siemens, HMI development, and industrial networking.
• Understanding of food-grade equipment, sanitary design, and clean-in-place (CIP) systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members across departments.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or on-call shifts when needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and occasionally lift as required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Mitsubishi, B&R, Tele-Mecanique, and Wonderware software.
• Knowledge of motor drives such as Mitsubishi, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Lenze, and SWE.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, conveyors, and packaging equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and calibrate control systems and instrumentation.
• Diagnose and resolve automation-related issues to minimize production downtime.
• Work with production, Quality Assurance, and engineering teams to support food safety and operational standards.
• Modify and optimize control logic to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product consistency.
• Maintain records of system changes, maintenance activities, and compliance documentation.
• Follow applicable GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA, and other food safety requirements.
• Assist with commissioning and integrating new automation technologies and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree