Sr Controls Technician

Richardson International • Winchester, VA

40d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of Richardson’s global agriculture and food business, our food and ingredients division plays a central role in connecting farm to table through our vertically integrated supply chain. As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high-quality dry pasta products for diverse markets and end uses. Richardson provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Controls Technician at our Winchester, VA pasta production facility, where we produce Ronzoni pasta.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology , Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field , or an e quivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation or controls within a manufacturing environment (food or high-speed packaging preferred)
• Strong knowledge of control panel design, layout, and troubleshooting
• Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs
• Hands-on experience with SCADA systems
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and organizational levels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Demonstrated capability to act as a technical leader and trainer
• Strong understanding of automation, instrumentation, and control products and related engineering principles
• Familiarity with automation suppliers and OEM equipment

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex automation and control system issues affecting safety, quality, uptime, and production.
• Design, improve, and maintain automation systems using preventive maintenance and root cause analysis to minimize downtime.
• Lead engineering updates, changes, testing, and commissioning of automation modifications for multiple high-speed production lines
• Train, coach, and mentor operators, maintenance technicians, and peers on automation systems and procedures
• Lead and support special projects related to automation upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• training and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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