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Richardson Our

Sr Controls Technician

Winchester, VA, USA · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 11 days ago
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About the role

  • As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high-quality dry pasta products for diverse markets and end uses.
  • Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility.
  • We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Controls Technician at our Winchester, VA pasta production facility, where we produce Ronzoni pasta.

Responsibilities

  • Design, improve, and maintain automation systems using preventive maintenance and root cause analysis to minimize downtime.
  • Lead engineering updates, changes, testing, and commissioning of automation modifications for multiple high-speed production lines
  • Lead and support special projects related to automation upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations

Requirements

  • Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs
  • Hands-on experience with SCADA systems
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and organizational levels
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
  • Strong understanding of automation, instrumentation, and control products and related engineering principles
  • Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field, or an e quivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong knowledge of control panel design, layout, and troubleshooting
  • Demonstrated capability to act as a technical leader and trainer
  • Familiarity with automation suppliers and OEM equipment

Nice to have

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation or controls within a manufacturing environment (food or high-speed packaging preferred)

Compensation

  • Richardson provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities.

Company info

  • As part of Richardson's global agriculture and food business, our food and ingredients division plays a central role in connecting farm to table through our vertically integrated supply chain.

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