Electrical & Automation Technician (Factory) (Nights)

Nestlé - Waddell, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Waddell, AZ

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Electrical & Automation Technician at Nestlé USA is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting process control and operational support systems equipment. This role involves proactive troubleshooting and repair of electrical and computer-based equipment, supporting factory electrical and automation engineering functions, and assisting with capital and process improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute real-time troubleshooting and problem-solving with the maintenance/operations team and follow up on issues to ensure completion.
• Participate in preventative maintenance completion as needed.
• Support maintenance troubleshooting and line maintenance as needed.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all 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, IWG, and maintain KPIs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree/technical certificate in a related field and/or 3-5 years of equivalent experience. Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with automation systems for building, facility, packaging, utility, and process controls preferred.
• Experience with PLC Pro Software - Studio 5000 and/or Siemens Software - TIA Portal, machine motion control programming like servos and VFDs is preferred.
• Experience with HMI systems, preferably Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk View.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with troubleshooting PLCs and their control panels.
• Experience with commissioning PLC and HMI programs.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and complex safety circuit networks.

Benefits

• Hourly pay rate of $42.00
• $2,500 sign-on bonus
• 401k with company match
• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave
• Insurance eligibility begins on 31st day of employment
• 11 paid holidays
• Start on a Monday-Friday day shift schedule and transition to a continuous operations night shift schedule.