Beyond Meat

Electrical & Controls Technician - 1st shift

USA - Devault PA · Contract

No sponsorship$10k-$40kDetected 83 days ago

PythonSQLExcelHRAutoCADPLCCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

By shifting from animal-based protein to plant-based protein, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare.
The Engineering Team is a matrix organization within the Company that is dedicated to creating food products that are leading the gold standard in plant-based proteins.
They are looking for an outstanding individual to join the team located in Devault, PA location as an Electrical and Controls Technician.

Perform and assist Engineering with the design, installation, and commissioning of new equipment, including panel wiring, I/O checkout, system validation, and startup support.
Support process improvements to existing systems, including modifications to HMIs and PLC ladder logic to improve reliability, safety, and performance.
Develop and implement minor automation enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring electrical and controls failures and implement corrective actions.
Source, install, configure, and calibrate instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level, etc.) to support plant operations and process accuracy.
Maintain and update electrical documentation, panel schedules, network layouts, and control system backups using AutoCAD and related software.
Support capital project execution by coordinating timelines, materials, and contractor activities.
Provide advanced troubleshooting support to maintenance teams for electrical and controls -related breakdowns.
Assist in developing equipment reliability strategies to reduce downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Support spare parts identification, inventory optimization, and critical component tracking for automation systems.

Formal certification in Electrical trade through accredited trade school or college or 7 years in an automation or controls engineering role.
M inimum of 3 years of experience in wiring, troubleshooting and development of controls systems.
Must be a self-starter and can handle multiple tasks and requests.
Must have the ability to communicate clearly to multiple levels throughout the organization.
Ability to work some weekends for project work and field emergency phone calls.
Must be able to occasionally climb stairs or a ladder to complete tasks.
This position will be required to visit the production floor, refrigerated and frozen storage, and warehouses.
Understand that overtime and occasional weekends and/or worked holidays will be required based on company needs.
For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer.
Respond to emergency troubleshooting calls and support after-hours needs as required.

Strong proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic modifications.
FactoryTalk View ME
Studio 5000
RSLogix 500
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
Working knowledge of Ethernet/IP protocol.
Proficient in the use of electrical test equipment including Digital Multimeters, Insulation Testers, and Thermocouple Calibrators.
Knowledge requested but not required:
Ignition
Visual Basic
Warehouse and production manufacturing environment that includes both tempered and ambient areas.
RSLinx

The starting hourly base pay for this role is between USD $33.00 and $40.00 per hour.
The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Work flexible shifts as required.
Vision systems (Cognex), robotic case packing and palletizing operation and troubleshooting.
If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration.

We are focused on raising the bar on talent.
We are dedicated to shaping an inclusive culture that drives excellence, innovation, and results by enabling talent acceleration and development, engagement, and the employee experience.
The Electrical & Controls Technician supports the Engineering Department in executing electrical and controls -related projects while serving as a flexible technical resource for maintenance operations.
This role is responsible for supporting capital projects, improving system reliability, reducing downtime, and maintaining plant equipment and infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Beyond The Plant Protein Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer.

This listing is sourced directly from Beyond Meat's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.