Electronic Controls Technician

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Anderson, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Nestlé USA is hiring an Electronic Controls Technician for its Anderson, Indiana production factory and distribution center. The facility uses advanced systems and technology, including energy recovery processes, environmental controls, and recyclable food-safe packaging components, in support of Nestlé’s ambition for zero environmental impact by 2030. The factory will produce Coffee mate, Starbucks, and Natural Bliss coffee enhancer products. The role supports electrical and automation systems in a manufacturing environment. The technician works with maintenance and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, support preventative and line maintenance, document equipment and machine stops, and analyze performance data to reduce unplanned stops. The schedule begins with Monday–Friday day shifts and will eventually transition to a 2/2/3, 12-hour schedule from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Overtime and weekend work may be required to meet critical deadlines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Associate degree or technical certificate in a related field and/or 3–5 years of equivalent experience.
Experience with PLC software, including Studio 5000 and/or Siemens TIA Portal.
Troubleshooting skills for PLCs, control panels, and associated hardware.
Ability to troubleshoot HMI systems.
Ability to assist with commissioning PLC and HMI programs.
Ability to troubleshoot and configure variable frequency drive motors and servo motors.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and complex safety circuit networks.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits from motor starter to load, including three-phase 480 VAC, 120 VAC, and 24 VDC control and power systems.
Basic ability to troubleshoot messaging between production-floor equipment and networked systems (Historian).

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience.
Experience with automation systems for building, facility, packaging, utility, and process controls.
Experience with HMI systems, preferably Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk View or Aveva (Wonderware).

Responsibilities

Execute real-time troubleshooting and problem solving with the maintenance and operations teams, and follow up to ensure issues are resolved.
Participate in preventative maintenance as needed.
Support maintenance troubleshooting and line maintenance as needed.
Maintain accurate documentation of electrical and automation platforms, equipment, and unplanned machine stops.
Analyze performance data to improve electrical and automation equipment unplanned stops.
Participate in Pillar Activities, AWG, MWG, and IWG, and maintain KPIs.