Controls System Technician

Leprino Foods Company • Roswell, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Within our 600-person manufacturing facility in Roswell, Leprino is seeking a Controls System Technician (salaried position) to support plant automation and control systems, support reliable production, and enable larger levels of cheese and dairy ingredient growth. We take pride in our vision to be the world’s best, which is why we invest in resilient automation, skilled teams, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

Build, maintain, and improve plant control systems that support safe, reliable production across the facility.
Write, update, and support PLC and HMI programs, including Wonderware and PanelView environments.
Troubleshoot field devices, PLC hardware, drives, and instrumentation to restore equipment quickly and accurately.
Integrate PLCs, HMIs, and process controls to improve system reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
Support controls-related capital projects from early design through installation and start-up.
Lead smaller controls upgrades and system improvements that strengthen long-term equipment reliability.
Train maintenance technicians on controls concepts to support growth through the Pay-For-Skills program.
Present clear, practical training to operators on newly installed or modified control systems.
Coordinate closely with maintenance planners and supervisors to scope materials, estimate labor, and complete work as planned.
Review completed controls work and provide follow-up guidance to support consistent outcomes.
Participate in plant controls on-call coverage and weekend support as scheduled.
Contribute to food safety, quality, and safety practices while supporting transparent communication across teams.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Our Story:
Leprino’s history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?

Leprino Foods embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing.  Additional information about this process can be obtained at https://www.psychemedics.com  Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location. Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

• A 2-year Associate’s degree in Controls Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a closely related maintenance-focused field.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting equipment reliability or plant maintenance, with education substituting for experience where applicable.
• Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming, including troubleshooting PLC hardware and field devices.
• Experience working with AC frequency drives and industrial instrumentation, such as flow, pressure, and temperature devices.
• Availability to participate in the Controls On-Call Program and scheduled weekend coverage.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Controls experience within a food, dairy, or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Advanced experience reading and using ladder logic to diagnose and resolve control system issues.
• Experience training or mentoring maintenance technicians or operators on control systems and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and improve plant control systems that support safe, reliable production across the facility.
• Write, update, and support PLC and HMI programs, including Wonderware and PanelView environments.
• Troubleshoot field devices, PLC hardware, drives, and instrumentation to restore equipment quickly and accurately.
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, and process controls to improve system reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Support controls-related capital projects from early design through installation and start-up.
• Lead smaller controls upgrades and system improvements that strengthen long-term equipment reliability.
• Train maintenance technicians on controls concepts to support growth through the Pay-For-Skills program.
• Present clear, practical training to operators on newly installed or modified control systems.
• Coordinate closely with maintenance planners and supervisors to scope materials, estimate labor, and complete work as planned.
• Review completed controls work and provide follow-up guidance to support consistent outcomes.
• Participate in plant controls on-call coverage and weekend support as scheduled.
• Contribute to food safety, quality, and safety practices while supporting transparent communication across teams.

Benefits

• Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

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