Controls Technical Specialist I

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Clinton, IA

2d•$72,483 - $97,176

About The Position

The Controls Technical Specialist is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving the accuracy, reliability, and data credibility of PLC and PC-based automation systems. The role oversees PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment and works directly with the maintenance team to troubleshoot and support production-line modifications. The position is based at Nestlé Purina’s Clinton site, which produces multiple pet-care products and highlights water conservation, renewable electricity, and zero waste for disposal.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of applicable experience troubleshooting PLC software and hardware and/or HMI systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments; OR
Associate's degree in a technical discipline and at least 1 year of applicable experience troubleshooting PLC software and hardware and/or HMI systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments.

Responsibilities

Configure, program, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controls (PLC).
Perform preventive maintenance for controls and organize electrical and control parts inventory.
Provide programming and electrical support for plant capital projects.
Implement control-systems software upgrades.
Provide instrumentation, PLC, and HMI/SCADA software and hardware support to plant maintenance staff.
Assist with training maintenance personnel.
Oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment.
Collaborate with the maintenance team to troubleshoot and support production-line modifications.