Tech Specialist Assistant

Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. We have called the vibrant community of St. Our wet dog and cat food factory, a special home for our passionate associates, produces millions of cases of flagship brands like Fancy Feast® and Beneful® Prepared Meals. Beyond our work, we actively support the United Way and United Cerebral Palsy foundations, raising $750,000 in the past five years. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Join our close-knit team focused on safety, personal growth, development, and community. As a Controls Technical Specialist II, you’ll be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and enhancing the accuracy, reliability and system controls data credibility of PLC and PC-based automation systems. In this role, you will oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment and collaborate with our 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 programming and electrical support on plant capital projects

Implement control systems software upgrade

Provide instrumentation, PLC, HMI / SCADA and hardware support to plant maintenance staff

Associate’s Degree in a technical discipline AND 3+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and / or PC-based HMI-systems OR High School Diploma / GED AND 5+ years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and / or PLC-based HMI-systems

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.