Industrial Automation Controls Technician (Beverage Manufacturing)

• Diagnose, maintain, and program PLCs-Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and Siemens TIA Portal-plus HMIs (including PanelView via FactoryTalk Studio), VFDs (Allen Bradley PowerFlex), servo drives/motors, and related control components.
• Troubleshoot and optimize Fanuc robotic systems and other automated equipment; support start-ups, repairs, and equipment upgrades.
• Lead and participate in equipment troubleshooting, failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and preventive actions aimed at cutting unplanned downtime.
• Read, update, and manage electrical schematics, blueprints, P&IDs, and control drawings using CAD; keep controls documentation accurate and current.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, and cross-functional teams on continuous improvement projects to elevate safety, quality, reliability, and throughput.

Automation, Manufacturing, Beverages, Reliability Engineering, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Logistics, Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Identify Issues, * High school diploma or GED.

• 3+ years of hands-on electrical controls troubleshooting with Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms in a manufacturing setting.
• 3+ years using a multimeter on circuits from 480 VAC down to 24 VDC.
• Experience installing, replacing, and programming Allen Bradley PowerFlex VFDs; troubleshooting PanelView HMIs via FactoryTalk Studio; and working with servo drives, motors, and control components., * Fanuc robotics programming/troubleshooting and experience with automated packaging or manufacturing equipment.
• Deep familiarity with electrical schematics, blueprints, P&IDs, NEC/NFPA standards, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with CAD tools, statistical process control, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Physical realities of the role

• Stand and walk for extended periods; occasionally stoop, reach, kneel, crouch, and twist around production machinery.
• Work safely near energized equipment, moving mechanical parts, and industrial systems while following safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Lift/carry up to 25 lbs as needed and maintain regular, reliable, in-person attendance.

Proficiencies

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• PLC Programming Experience
• VFD