Automation and Controls Technician

Ajulia Executive Search
Northumberland, PA

2nd Shift - 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM or 3rd Shift - 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Responsibilities

  • Ensure full compliance with food‑safety standards and promptly report any concerns to leadership
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automation and electrical systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, servos, sensors, and related hardware
  • Lead or support the design, programming, installation, and optimization of control systems (Allen‑Bradley or equivalent)
  • Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives, plant modernization efforts, and capital‑project execution under Engineering leadership
  • Provide daily support to Engineering and Maintenance teams, including documentation updates, scheduling, and accurate recordkeeping of schematics and software changes


Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Electrical Technology (or a related field) strongly preferred; equivalent education/experience combinations may be considered
  • At least 3 years of hands‑on experience in automation, instrumentation, or controls within food manufacturing or an industrial environment
  • Strong proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (especially Allen‑Bradley), with the ability to interpret and update electrical schematics and automation documentation
  • Hands‑on experience with HMIs, robotics, VFDs, servo systems, ladder logic, control narratives, and integrated automation systems
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project for system design, documentation, and reporting


Salary: $25/hr. - $37/hr.

Ask for: Aarti Manchanda


Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements

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