Controls Technician

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical, Automation, or Industrial Maintenance (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or electrical maintenance.
• Experience working in food processing or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with CMMS software (eMaint or similar) for work order management and asset tracking.
• Basic programming skills in PLC software (Studio 5000, Connected Components Workbench, and FactoryTalk Viewpoint) are a plus.
• What will be your key responsibilities?
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control circuits, PLCs, motor circuits, and other automation components.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems, sensors, actuators, and motor control centers (MCCs).Support production teams by diagnosing and resolving issues with automated equipment to minimize downtime.
• Conduct regular inspections of electrical panels, VFDs, HMIs, and control networks to identify potential failures.
• Lead in troubleshooting of PLC logic, HMIs, and other industrial control systems.Work with Reliability and Maintenance teams to implement improvements and reduce equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures supporting the Maintenance and Reliability teams.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new automation systems.
• Collaborate with the Automation Engineers on continuous improvement projects to enhance machine efficiency, process optimization, and system reliability.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety programs, NFPA 70E, and other applicable regulations.Utilize CMMS (eMaint) to document maintenance activities, track work orders, and support reliability initiatives.
• Train maintenance personnel on basic troubleshooting techniques for electrical and control systems.
• Report to the Maintenance Manager while receiving daily direction and priority assignments from the Automation Engineers.
• What can you expect from Mars?
• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.