Electrical Controls Specialist
About The Position
The Electrical Controls Specialist provides expertise in Rockwell Automation software and other software packages as needed. The role reviews plant metrics, KPIs, and equipment data to identify continuous-improvement opportunities, then leads a team in developing engineered solutions. The specialist identifies cost savings and cost avoidance and implements projects to achieve results. The role also mentors, develops, trains, and validates mechanics’ knowledge of controls systems. The position supports teamwork and plant safety, food safety, food defense initiatives, and Good Manufacturing Practices. Work takes place in an operational baking environment, with exposure to machinery and equipment hazards. The role requires moving through a multilevel plant and performing a range of physical activities to reach assignments and complete tasks.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience.
- Technical degree in a related field or AAM graduation; a combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating competency may be substituted.
- Strong experience with Rockwell Controls Software.
- Strong overall electrical knowledge and experience with control systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and effective team-building skills.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to understand and follow work and safety instructions.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to move up and down building stairways in a multilevel plant and perform the physical activities required for the job.
- Ability to work around the hazards of machinery and equipment in an operational baking environment.
Nice To Haves
- AutoCAD experience.
- Experience in a food processing plant.
- Equipment-specific knowledge, depending on location.
Responsibilities
- Provide expertise using Rockwell Automation software packages and other software as needed.
- Review plant metrics, KPIs, and equipment data to identify continuous-improvement opportunities.
- Lead a team in developing engineered solutions.
- Identify potential cost savings and cost avoidance, and implement continuous-improvement projects.
- Mentor, develop, train, and validate mechanics’ knowledge of controls systems.
- Promote a strong teamwork environment.
- Support plant safety, food safety, food defense initiatives, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Benefits
- Annual bonus eligibility.
- Low-cost comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) and company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- On-the-job training with advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
