Control Systems Technician

HelloFresh
Goodyear, AZ
On-site

Who this role is best for

Control Systems Technicians with automation and PLC expertise will find this role in a facilities maintenance environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4-6 years of automation and PLC experience in facilities maintenance environments
    — “4 - 6 years of experience with conveyor, automation, robotics, PLC troubleshooting/programming
  • Individuals who can act as technical mentors and lead root cause analysis efforts
    — “Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skill sets and knowledge of equipment specializing in automation, controls and robotics
  • Professionals with a strong foundation in communication protocols and equipment documentation
    — “Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate

Things to consider

  • The role requires a commitment to early morning shifts, Wednesday to Saturday
    — “Shift: Wednesday to Saturday - 5:00am to 3:30pm
  • The position involves occasional travel for business purposes, up to 10%
    — “Ability to travel as necessary (up to 10%) for business purposes

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and communication protocols in your resume
    — “In depth experience working with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs etc. to include programming, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance
  • Emphasize your ability to lead root cause analysis and mentor others in automation systems
    — “Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events
  • Showcase your ability to standardize processes and write PMs for cross-location consistency
    — “Write and/or modify PMs to standardize across the network and increase effectiveness
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • maintain and repair conveyance, automation and facilities equipment
  • mentor maintenance personnel
  • lead root cause analysis of major downtime events
  • audit vendor work
Typical background
4 - 6 years of experience with conveyor, automation, robotics, PLC troubleshooting/programming, communications protocols

Skills & requirements

Required

PLC Troubleshooting/programmingCommunication ProtocolsAutomationRoboticsPreventive MaintenanceRoot Cause AnalysisNetwork Troubleshooting

Preferred

Commissioning Of New Controls SystemsAudit Vendor Work

Stack & domain

PLC Troubleshooting/programmingCommunications ProtocolsAdvanced Computer SkillsAbility To Read And Understand Drawings, Schematics And DiagramsAbility To TravelExcellent Follow ThroughJudgmentCommon SenseMaintenanceAutomationControlsRobotics

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

As a Controls Systems Technician, you will work with the maintenance team to maintain and repair conveyance, automation and facilities equipment to support operations uptime and improve reliability of our systems. This role is the resident expert in controls, PLCs, communication protocols, and automation. 

Shift: Wednesday to Saturday - 5:00am to 3:30pm 

You will...

Maintain compliance with all safety, food safety, and security standards. ● Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned automation, robotics and control panels. 

Perform troubleshooting of assigned out of service equipment and correct issues, act as an escalation point for lower level technicians, and escalate to leadership and/or vendors as needed for additional troubleshooting. 

Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate. 

Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skill sets and knowledge of equipment specializing in automation, controls and robotics. 

Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events. 

Act as a network resource for technical issues and lead network-wide root cause analysis. 

Develop maintenance personnel knowledge on intermediate to advanced automation, controls and robotics. 

Partner with engineering on commissioning of new controls systems. 

Audit vendor work to provide feedback to leadership on quality of work and SLA performance. 

Write and/or modify PMs to standardize across the network and increase effectiveness. ● Perform building project work as assigned. 

You have...

4 - 6 years of experience with conveyor, automation, robotics, PLC troubleshooting/programming, communications protocols (Profi, DeviceNet, Ethernet TCP/IP etc.). 

Advanced understanding of PLCs and automated processes. 

Advanced computer skills. 

Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics and diagrams. ● In depth experience working with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs etc. to include programming, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance. 

Ability to travel as necessary (up to 10%) for business purposes. 

High School diploma or equivalent. 

Excellent follow through, judgment, and common sense. "Make it happen" attitude.

 Associates degree in electronic technology or equivalent preferred. 

You’ll get…

Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation

Generous PTO and additional sick leave

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment

Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)  

Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+

Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Arizona Pay Range$38.75—$38.75 USD

Source: HelloFresh careers

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