Nestlé · 1 month ago
Controls Technician
Jonesboro, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelNestlé is a leading company known for its beloved brands and commitment to consumer satisfaction. The Controls Technician role involves assisting in the development, implementation, repair, and maintenance of site-wide instrumentation, control, and electrical systems to achieve optimal performance.
CoffeeCosmeticsDairyFood and BeverageWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Performs system start-ups and operational checkouts on systems including configuration, wiring, calibration, grounding, and power testing
Reloads and reboots PLC to restore faulted equipment after power outages
Performs preventative maintenance and routine inspections
Provides hardware and software application support assistance to maintenance, engineering, and operations
Sets up and configures replacement boards and assemblies to fit specific applications
Specifies, organizes, and maintains adequate spare parts and modules for control and instrumentation systems
Tunes automatic feedback on closed loops using PID Controllers
Maintains 'to-do' lists and system trouble reports and routinely report status
Participate in the development of project scopes, design of systems, and functional specifications
Utilizes technical materials such as equipment manuals, MSDS, safety materials, system drawings, Process, and Instrument Diagrams (PID's), schematics, and blueprints to troubleshoot and maintain systems
Participates in cross-functional process improvement teams to drive plant performance through improved processes and system performance
Participates in the creation and implementation of a training program for the Maintenance Technicians and operations employees around the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of integrated controls and information systems
Maintains plant documentation in accordance with management of change procedures
Qualification
Required
2 year tech agree required or a proven record of accomplishment achieving positive results and increased engineering & maintenance leadership responsibilities with very strong process controls background required
Experience must include but is not limited to: Allen-Bradley Control Logix PLC's, SLC500 including large networks of ControlNet, EtherNetIP, and DeviceNet
HMI's & SCADA: PanelView Plus, Wonderware
Servo and Motion Controls – AB Kinetix
Vision Applications: Cognex
Window Server 2016, Hyper-V, Thinmanager
Instrumentation including temperature, pressure, flow, mass density
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret and troubleshoot electrical/electronic circuits
Demonstrated knowledge of Distributed Control Systems and Programmable Logic Control Systems
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, troubleshoot complicated process control systems, apply root cause failure techniques, to anticipate changes, and react to avoid disruptions
Demonstrated ability to utilize MS-Excel to analyze data and other computer applications such as MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint, and e-mail
Capable of interfacing with all levels of the workforce, laterally as well as vertically (exempt and non-exempt), operations, maintenance, planners, management, plant engineering, contractors, and vendors in a courteous and professional manner
Demonstrated ability to give clear, concise communications. Provide information, observations, and conclusions that are understood and can be acted upon
Demonstrated leadership skills, be self-motivated, and a self-starter with demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision
Company
Nestlé
As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.
Founded in 1866
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2003-03-14IPO
Leadership Team
Jeff Hamilton
Executive Vice President & CEO of Zone Americas at Nestlé
Martial Rolland
CEO Nestle Russia and Eurasia
Recent News
2026-01-16
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