BRIDOR
PLC/SCADA Controls Specialist – Food Processing Automation
BRIDOR, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
PLC/SCADA Controls Specialist – Food Processing Automation
Base Pay Range
$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr
Do These Challenges Sound Like You?
Solving a line stoppage by tracing a sensor fault through a PLC rung and HMI tag map?
Tuning a drive and refining logic to boost throughput without compromising product quality?
Commissioning new equipment while keeping rigorous food safety standards front and center?
Who You’ll Report To & How You’ll Ramp You will report to the Maintenance Manager. To prepare for start‑up, you’ll receive hands‑on training at our facilities in
Vineland, NJ
and
Boucherville, Canada , traveling about every two weeks until the Salt Lake City plant is fully operational in
early 2026 .
What You’ll Do
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs, HMIs, sensors, conveyors, and automated packaging systems
Perform scheduled PMs and calibrations on control systems and instrumentation
Diagnose automation issues quickly to minimize downtime and stabilize production
Work cross‑functionally with Production, QA, and Engineering to meet operational and food safety targets
Modify and optimize control logic to increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve consistency
Document all changes, maintenance activities, and compliance records accurately
Adhere to GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA requirements
Support commissioning and integration of new automation technologies and equipment
What You’ll Bring
Degree or technical certification in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
2+ years in industrial automation within food manufacturing or a regulated process environment
Hands‑on experience with automated packaging, robotics, or vision inspection systems
PLC programming (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens), HMI development, and industrial networking expertise
Knowledge of food‑grade equipment, sanitary design, and CIP systems
Familiarity with Mitsubishi, B&R, Tele‑Mecanique, Wonderware, and motor drives (Mitsubishi, Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, Lenze, SWE)
Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals
How You Work
Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis
Clear communicator and effective collaborator
Independent, flexible, and inventive under pressure
Organized with sharp attention to detail
Environment & Schedule
Operate around machinery with noise and temperature variance—from blast freezers to boiler rooms
Standing, walking, ladder climbing, and occasional lifting
Flexibility for weekends or on‑call support as needed
Your Proficiencies
PLC Troubleshooting Skills
Electrical Schematics
CAD Software
Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
Production Optimization
PLC Programming Experience
High Voltage Systems
Pneumatics Troubleshooting
Tools & Technologies
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
PLCs: Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, B&R Industrial Automation
Servo Motors
Standards You Live By
GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Do These Challenges Sound Like You?
Solving a line stoppage by tracing a sensor fault through a PLC rung and HMI tag map?
Tuning a drive and refining logic to boost throughput without compromising product quality?
Commissioning new equipment while keeping rigorous food safety standards front and center?
Who You’ll Report To & How You’ll Ramp You will report to the Maintenance Manager. To prepare for start‑up, you’ll receive hands‑on training at our facilities in
Vineland, NJ
and
Boucherville, Canada , traveling about every two weeks until the Salt Lake City plant is fully operational in
early 2026 .
What You’ll Do
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs, HMIs, sensors, conveyors, and automated packaging systems
Perform scheduled PMs and calibrations on control systems and instrumentation
Diagnose automation issues quickly to minimize downtime and stabilize production
Work cross‑functionally with Production, QA, and Engineering to meet operational and food safety targets
Modify and optimize control logic to increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve consistency
Document all changes, maintenance activities, and compliance records accurately
Adhere to GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA requirements
Support commissioning and integration of new automation technologies and equipment
What You’ll Bring
Degree or technical certification in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
2+ years in industrial automation within food manufacturing or a regulated process environment
Hands‑on experience with automated packaging, robotics, or vision inspection systems
PLC programming (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens), HMI development, and industrial networking expertise
Knowledge of food‑grade equipment, sanitary design, and CIP systems
Familiarity with Mitsubishi, B&R, Tele‑Mecanique, Wonderware, and motor drives (Mitsubishi, Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, Lenze, SWE)
Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals
How You Work
Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis
Clear communicator and effective collaborator
Independent, flexible, and inventive under pressure
Organized with sharp attention to detail
Environment & Schedule
Operate around machinery with noise and temperature variance—from blast freezers to boiler rooms
Standing, walking, ladder climbing, and occasional lifting
Flexibility for weekends or on‑call support as needed
Your Proficiencies
PLC Troubleshooting Skills
Electrical Schematics
CAD Software
Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
Production Optimization
PLC Programming Experience
High Voltage Systems
Pneumatics Troubleshooting
Tools & Technologies
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
PLCs: Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, B&R Industrial Automation
Servo Motors
Standards You Live By
GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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