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Perdue Farms · 21 hours ago

Automation Control Tech (2nd-Shift)

Milford, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business focused on premium proteins. The Automation/Controls Technician role involves designing, programming, testing, and maintaining automated systems within the manufacturing plant, ensuring efficiency and reliability through troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration.

Food and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Designing, programming, and implementing automated control systems

Troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical issues in automated/robotic equipment

Troubleshooting and repairs on AC/DC/Servo Motor Control System and Instrumentation Control Systems

Conducting regular maintenance and inspections of control systems and equipment

Document maintenance activities, repairs, and system changes

Respond to emergency breakdowns and troubleshooting control system issues promptly

Collaborating cross-functionally to design and integrate automation/robotic solutions

Testing and calibrating instrumentation and control devices

Contribute to the development of preventive maintenance schedules for automation equipment

Monitoring and optimizing control system performance

Installing and configuring/programming industrial robots and robotic systems. Programming (PLCs and HMIs)

Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards. Understand safety compliance and standards for robotic equipment

Provide training and support to operators on control system usage

Mentor and train other Maintenance Technicians

Participate in continuous improvement

Qualification

PLC programmingIndustrial automationRoboticsHMI systemsControl systemsElectrical systemsInstrumentationTroubleshootingContinuous improvementTraining supportSafety complianceTeam collaboration

Required

High School Diploma or GED and Equivalent Experience

8+ Years experience in industrial automation, controls systems, PLC programming, and troubleshooting, preferably in a food manufacturing environment

Strong understanding and practical application of PLCs, HMI systems

Robotics and industrial control systems

In depth knowledge of electrical systems, control devices, instrumentation, and process control

Maintain Perdue Farms QEW Certification

Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise

Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, reaching overhead and/or at shoulder level, lifting (50 lbs.) and/or repetitive tasks throughout the day

Position requires occasional moving to other offices or buildings

Day travel to nearby locations sometimes required

May need to access files, supplies, and equipment

Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces

May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity

May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit

May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db

May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing plant

Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company

Preferred

Industry certifications such as Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Certified Control Systems Technician or related certifications are advantageous

Fanuc Certified Service Engineer (CSE) or Master Certified Preferred

Pallet Tool/Pick Tool and Programming (Part of Fanuc Robotics)

Line Tracking Setup (Non-Vision) (Part of Fanuc Robotics)

KAREL Programming (Part of Fanuc Robotics)

2-yr Technical Degree in Mechatronics/Robotics or equivalent combination of experience and education

Company

Perdue Farms

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Perdue Farms is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for everyone we touch through innovative food and agricultural products

Founded in 1920

Salisbury, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.perduefarms.com/

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