Industrial Controls and Automation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Power the brands America loves as an Industrial Controls and Automation Specialist

Nestlé USA’s McDonough, GA team keeps favorite foods like DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate moving safely and efficiently. Join an inclusive culture that champions bold ideas, continuous learning, and real career growth.

A day on our 2nd shift

Your workday typically runs 1 : 00 PM–9 : 00 PM, Monday through Friday. You’ll start your journey on 1st shift for hands-on training, then transition to your home shift. From there, you’ll collaborate with operators and fellow technicians to keep our highly automated lines performing at their best.

What you’ll tackle

• Diagnose and repair PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, VFDs, and robots across production cells.
• Interpret complex electrical schematics and safety circuits to resolve faults quickly and safely.
• Troubleshoot SCADA / MES issues and industrial network communications.
• Execute preventive maintenance on electrical / automation assets and calibrate instruments with precise documentation.
• Use SAP Asset Maintenance Management for work orders, parts, and history capture.
• Analyze equipment data to drive downtime reduction and throughput gains.
• Support process improvements and capital projects; document and implement automation upgrades.
• Work on medium-voltage systems, MCCs, and distribution panels.
• Diagnose 480V three-phase, 120V AC, and 24V DC control circuits.
• Share knowledge by coaching technicians and operators.

Schedule

What you bring

Skills that set you up for success

Compensation and benefits

Important to know

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Bring your curiosity and craftsmanship to a team that invests in your growth and celebrates results. Build what’s next with Nestlé USA in McDonough, GA.