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Nestle

Controls Technical Specialist I

Nestle

. Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance the accuracy, reliability, and system-control data credibility of PLC and PC-based automation systems .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeSt. Joseph • Missouri • United StatesJunior💰 $72,483 - $97,176 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing PLC and PC-based automation systems, with a strong focus on programming, electrical support, and preventive maintenance. Proficient in managing control systems software upgrades and providing instrumentation support to ensure operational reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords
PLC Software KnowledgeElectrical/Hardware TroubleshootingPC-Based HMI Systems ExperiencePreventive MaintenanceInstrumentation Support

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Hard Skills
Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)Electrical TroubleshootingHMI/SCADA Software SupportControl Systems Software UpgradesPreventive Maintenance Techniques
Certifications & Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in Technical DisciplineHigh School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Industry Keywords
Automation SystemsProduction EquipmentElectrical/Control Parts InventoryPlant Capital ProjectsSystem-Control Data Credibility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance the accuracy, reliability, and system-control data credibility of PLC and PC-based automation systems
  • Oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment
  • Work directly with the maintenance team to troubleshoot and support production line modifications
  • Configure, program, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)
  • Perform preventive maintenance for controls
  • Organize electrical/control parts inventory
  • Provide programming and electrical support on plant capital projects
  • Implement control systems software upgrades
  • Provide instrumentation, PLC, and HMI/SCADA software and hardware support to plant maintenance staff

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Associate’s Degree in a technical discipline and 1+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and electrical/hardware troubleshooting and/or PC-based HMI systems; OR High School Diploma or GED equivalent and 3+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and electrical/hardware troubleshooting and/or PC-based HMI systems
  • PLC software knowledge
  • Electrical/hardware troubleshooting experience
  • PC-based HMI systems experience
  • This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based incentives
  • 401k with company match
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Broad range of other benefits
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Recruitment accommodations for applicants with disabilities