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Controls Technical Specialist I

Nestlé Purina North America
Clinton, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026
Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

More than small-town charm and one-of-a-kind views of the Mississippi, Clinton has been our cherished "home" since 1969. As a dedicated team, we take pride in being a cornerstone of the community for over 50 years, producing a wide variety of industry-leading products including Pro Plan®, Nestlé Purina ONE Beyond®, Nestlé Purina Veterinary Diets®, and Beggin®. We also take pride in doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Together, we have become an integral part of the Clinton community. This small Midwestern town is perfect for families, offering year-round activities such as riverfront amenities, biking paths, unique restaurants, and historic districts. 

As a Controls Technical Specialist, you’ll be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing the accuracy, reliability, and system control’s data credibility of PLC and PC-based automation systems. Oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment as you collaborate directly with our maintenance team to troubleshoot and support production line modifications.

  • Configure, program, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)
  • Perform preventive maintenance for controls and organize electrical/control parts inventory
  • Provide programming and electrical support on plant capital projects
  • Implement control systems software upgrade
  • Provides instrumentation, PLC and HMI/SCADA software and hardware support to plant maintenance staff
  • Assist with training of maintenance personnel

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • 3 years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or HMI systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments

OR

  • Associate's degree in technical discipline
  • 1 years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or HMI systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments

Salary: $72,483.30 to $97,176.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

Job Requisition: 424759

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