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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