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# Controls Technical Specialist I (Industrial Automation)

- **Company:** Nestle
- **Location:** Edmond, OK, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $72,483.0 - $97,176.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Network Administration, Rslogix, HMI Screens, Data Management
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/484C7727BD304F7CA43878BBE5C4889D/job/

## About the Role

* High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND 3+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PC-based HMI systems, * Associate's Degree in a technical discipline AND 1+ year of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or PC-based HMI systems

## Description

As a Controls Technical Specialist I, you'll be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing the accuracy, reliability, and system control's data credibility of PLC and PC-based automation systems. Oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment and as you work collaboratively with our maintenance team to troubleshoot and support production line modifications.

 * Perform troubleshooting of automation systems and provide instrumentation, PLC, and HMI/SCADA software and hardware support to the maintenance staff.
 * Execute plant projects and capital projects from conception through completion.
 * Maintain an up-to-date and complete set of as-built electrical and controls documentation.
 * Coordinate and implement control system software upgrades.
 * Perform Network Administration and Data Administration tasks for networked, PC-based control systems-related equipment.
 * Develop, read, and interpret all electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and programs essential to plant operation and provide updates as necessary.


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