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Nestle

Controls Technical Specialist – Industrial Automation

Nestle

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

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeFairburn • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,483 - $97,176 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing PLC and HMI systems within automation and industrial maintenance environments. Proficient in programming and providing support for control systems and instrumentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords
PLC ProgrammingHMI/SCADA SupportElectrical TroubleshootingPreventive MaintenanceIndustrial Automation

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Hard Skills
PLC Software TroubleshootingHMI SystemsControl SystemsElectrical MaintenanceAutomation Systems
Tools & Technologies
Programmable Logic ControlsControl Systems SoftwareInstrumentation
Industry Keywords
Industrial MaintenanceAutomationElectrical Controls

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 and organize electrical/control parts inventory
  • Provide electrical and programming support on plant capital projects
  • Implement control systems software upgrades
  • Provide instrumentation, PLC, and HMI/SCADA software and hardware support to plant maintenance staff
  • Assist with training maintenance personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND 3+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or HMI-systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments OR Associate’s Degree in a technical discipline AND 1+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or HMI-systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments
  • Must be open to working either a 2nd or 3rd shift, not both
  • 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