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Controls and Automation Technician -8PM-6AM

Pepsi Bottling Ventures
Winston-Salem, USA
Full-time
Mid · 3+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago

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Required Qualifications

  • Education
  • One of the following:
  • Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Electronics Technology, or related field
  • Military technical training in electronics, controls, or automation
  • Equivalent combination of education and industrial automation experience
  • 3+ years of industrial automation, controls, or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment.
  • Experience reading electrical schematics and technical documentation.
  • Experience supporting PLC-controlled systems and automation equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Beverage, food, consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, or high-speed manufacturing experience.
  • Experience supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations.
  • Experience with system startups and commissioning activities.
  • Experience working with system integrators, OEMs, and controls vendors.
  • Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
  • Technical Competencies
  • Automation Platforms
  • Experience with one or more of:
  • Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley
  • Siemens
  • Schneider Electric
  • Beckhoff
  • Other industrial automation platforms
  • Automation Technologies
  • Working knowledge of:
  • PLC systems
  • HMI and SCADA systems
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Servo and motion control
  • Industrial safety systems
  • Process instrumentation
  • Barcode and vision systems
  • Robotic and automated equipment interfaces
  • Industrial Communication Networks
  • Knowledge of:
  • Ethernet/IP
  • PROFINET
  • Industrial Ethernet
  • Device communications and troubleshooting
  • Managed industrial switches
  • Leadership Expectations
  • The Controls & Automation Technician is expected to:
  • Demonstrate strong ownership of equipment performance.
  • Maintain a safety-first mindset.
  • Communicate effectively with operators, mechanics, electricians, engineers, and leadership.
  • Remain calm and effective during high-pressure downtime situations.
  • Influence continuous improvement through technical expertise and problem solving.
  • Serve as a technical mentor for developing maintenance personnel.
  • Success Measures
  • Performance will be evaluated based on:
  • Equipment uptime and reliability improvements
  • Downtime reduction
  • Mean time to repair (MTTR)
  • Automation-related PM completion
  • Controls documentation accuracy
  • Backup and disaster recovery compliance
  • Safety performance
  • Training and knowledge-transfer contributions
  • Capital project support and execution
  • Physical Requirements
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and work around production equipment.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to respond to equipment issues during off-shifts, weekends, and holidays when required.
  • Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and noisy production environments.
  • PBV Ideal Candidate Profile
  • The ideal PBV Controls & Automation Technician is:
  • A strong troubleshooter before a programmer.
  • Comfortable supporting both legacy and modern automation systems.
  • Capable of partnering with operations, maintenance, and engineering.
  • Curious and committed to continuous learning.
  • Able to independently diagnose complex equipment issues.
  • Passionate about reliability, safety, and manufacturing excellence.
  • ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
  • Mental Functions
  • Diversified and complex job requiring continuous and sustained mental effort and alertness or very close work requiring constant visual attention.
  • Physical Functions
  • Frequently (34% – 66%) required to sit, lift, and stand. Occasionally (0%-33%) required to walk.
  • EQUIPMENT USED
  • Computer/keyboard and other general office equipment.
  • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • None required.
  • LANGUAGE SKILLS
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
  • Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.
  • EOE M/F/D/V
  • Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [email protected]

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