Electrical and Instrumentation Tech

Job Title: Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician

Location: Sherman, TX

Company: Harvest Hill – Sunny Delight Beverage Company

Schedule: 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday - Friday) - nights and weekends as needed

Pay: $28.89–$34.94 per hour (starting rate to commensurate with experience)

Why Join Us?

Benefits

At Harvest Hill, we are committed to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing systems, develop leadership skills, and contribute to a high-performing team in a dynamic production environment. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (1st of month following start date!)
• 100% Employer-paid life insurance, STD and LTD
• 401(k) with company match
• 11 paid company holidays
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Employee discounts (LifeMart, Staples, Skechers & more)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Formal Career Development Program
• AND much more!
  
  

Position Summary

Harvest Hill’s Sunny Delight Beverage Company is seeking a highly skilled Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EIC) Technician to join our team in Sherman, TX. This role requires advanced technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to work independently with minimal direction. The EIC Technician will support, maintain, and troubleshoot plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems while ensuring safe and efficient operation of production equipment. Candidates must be flexible and able to work any shift as part of a rotating schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical distribution panels
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems ranging from 480VAC to 24VDC, including Motor Control Centers
• Diagnose and repair process and packaging equipment (fillers, conveyors, drives, packers, palletizers, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and related systems
• Install, calibrate, inspect, and troubleshoot instrumentation equipment
• Troubleshoot PLC and HMI programming (including Wonderware and similar systems)
• Install new equipment and implement engineering changes
• Conduct root cause analysis using manuals and technical documentation
• Maintain, modify, and improve EIC systems, documentation, and processes
• Provide technical leadership and support to plant teams
• Train and mentor EIC technicians and plant personnel
• Operate production and packaging systems as needed
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and food safety standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an electrical and instrumentation role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal EI&C training (trade school, military, or industrial certification) or equivalent experience
• Experience in food & beverage or packaging industries
• Knowledge of power distribution systems up to 480VAC and National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and control schematics
• Experience integrating electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation troubleshooting
• Familiarity with PLC systems (PLC-5, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, ControlLogix), Studio 5000, Logix Designer, RSLinx
• Experience with industrial communication networks (DH , DeviceNet, Ethernet)
• Knowledge of HVAC/refrigeration systems, vision systems, and coding/printing systems (a plus)
• Experience with Allen Bradley PowerFlex VFDs, SEW drives, and servo systems
• Familiarity with HMI systems (Wonderware, PanelView, or equivalent)
• Instrumentation experience, including calibration of flow, pressure, level, and temperature devices
• Ability to read and utilize P&IDs for troubleshooting
• Experience working in a team-based, multi-skilled environment
  
  

Physical Requirements

The role requires the ability to:

• Stand on hard surfaces such as concrete for extended periods, up to 12 hours per shift
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 60 pounds
• Climb stairs, ladders, platforms, and other structures on equipment or buildings to inspect, operate, maintain, or troubleshoot
• Bend at the knees, twist the back, and kneel as needed to access equipment for operation, maintenance, or troubleshooting
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying seasonal temperatures and humidity levels
• Function effectively in areas of high noise while using proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
  
  

Work Schedule

Must be available to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on rotating team schedules.

Apply Today

If you’re a motivated EIC professional ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with Harvest Hill.

Sunny Delight Beverages Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be authorized to work in the US. Sunny Delight Beverages Company does not offer practical training positions nor sponsor foreign citizens to obtain work visa or permanent residency.