Sr Controls Technician

About this role

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. As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high-quality dry pasta products for diverse markets and end uses.  

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.   

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:  

• Diagnose and resolve complex automation and control system issues affecting safety, quality, uptime, and production.  

• 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  

• Train, coach, and mentor operators, maintenance technicians, and peers on automation systems and procedures  

• Lead and support special projects related to automation upgrades, retrofits, and new equipment installations  

Qualifications:  

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology , Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field , or an e quivalent combination of education and experience  

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

• Strong knowledge of control panel design, layout, and troubleshooting  

• 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  

• Demonstrated capability to act as a technical leader and trainer  

• Strong understanding of automation, instrumentation, and control products and related engineering principles  

• Familiarity with automation suppliers and OEM equipment  

Physical Requirements:    

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:  

• Walk , stand, crouch, lift ( in excess of 60 pounds ), twist, climb, reach, and grasp for 6+ hours per shift  

• W ork in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment s  

• W ork in confined or crowded spaces for extended period s  

• B end, crawl, and climb ladders for extended durations

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