Dunkirk, New York, United States On-site USD 70,000 - 97,000 Yearly

Nestlé is hiring a Controls Technical Specialist I

About the Role

Nestlé is hiring a Controls Technical Specialist I to ensure the accuracy and reliability of our production automation systems. In this role, you will work directly with our maintenance team to troubleshoot and enhance PLC and PC-based controls, supporting our commitment to operational excellence.

What You'll Do

  • Configure, program, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)
  • Perform preventive maintenance for controls, software/data systems, and servers
  • Provide programming and electrical support on assigned plant capital projects
  • Coordinate and implement control systems software upgrades
  • Organize electrical and control parts inventory
  • Provide instrumentation, PLC, and HMI/SCADA software and hardware support to plant maintenance staff
  • Work safely at all times

What We're Looking For

  • An Associate’s Degree in a technical discipline and 1+ years of experience in PLC software and electrical/hardware troubleshooting and/or PC-based HMI-systems, or related military experience
  • A High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years of experience in PLC software and electrical/hardware troubleshooting and/or PC-based HMI-systems, or related military experience

Technical Stack

  • PLC
  • HMI/SCADA

Team & Environment

You will work directly with our maintenance team on troubleshooting and supporting production line modifications.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $70,000-$97,000
  • 401k with company match
  • Healthcare coverage
  • A broad range of other benefits
  • Performance-based incentives

Work Mode

This is an onsite position.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Required Skills
PLCHMISCADAElectrical TroubleshootingHardware TroubleshootingSoftware TroubleshootingIndustrial AutomationControl Systems
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category embedded
Posted 2 months ago