Automations Controls Technician II (Days)

Job Summary:The Automation Controls Technician II is responsible for independently troubleshooting maintaining and improving automation and control systems. This mid-level role supports production and facility operations by diagnosing complex electrical and controls issues performing control system modifications and assisting with automation projects. The Technician II serves as a technical resource for junior technicians and works closely with engineering maintenance and operations Functions of the Job:Independently troubleshoot and repair PLC-based control systems and automated equipmentDiagnose electrical controls and instrumentation issues with minimal supervisionPerform systematic troubleshooting of automated systems from PLC logic and I/O through instrumentation field devices and controlled equipmentTroubleshoot and modify PLC logic HMI applications and control parameters in accordance with engineering standardsInstall test and commission control panels field devices and automation componentsPerform advanced troubleshooting of VFDs servos instrumentation field devices and industrial communication networksSupport continuous improvement initiatives and automation upgradesParticipate in root cause analysis of automation and controls-related failures and implement corrective actionsMentor and support Automation Controls Technician I staffMaintain accurate controls documentation system backups and change recordsEnsure compliance with safety standards electrical codes and LOTO proceduresProvide technical support during equipment startups shutdowns and downtime eventsAccountable to the SunOpta Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality other duties as in coaching and training employees as requested by the management and adheres to the Annual Alchemy Responsibilities: Qualifications:High school diploma or GED requiredAssociate degree or technical certification in Automation Electronics Mechatronics or related field preferred35 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation and controls including independent troubleshooting of PLC-based control systemsStrong working knowledge of PLCs industrial controls and electrical systemsAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics and read troubleshoot and modify PLC ladder logicExperience independently troubleshooting control panels instrumentations field devices and industrial automation networksDemonstrated understanding of digital and analog I/O instrumentation sensors actuators and industrial control circuitsProficient with electrical test equipment and diagnostic toolsPreferred Qualifications:Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms including ControlLogix and CompactLogix experience with other industrial PLC platforms is also development and troubleshooting experience Rockwell FactoryTalk View experience preferredVFD servo and motion control experienceExperience with Ethernet/IP industrial Ethernet and other industrial communication networksStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsExperience supporting automated manufacturing processes in a high-speed production environmentAbility to mentor train and provide guidance to junior techniciansAdditional Considerations:Location: This role is at our SunOpta Plant at MN Street in Alexandria : This is a day shift role Monday through Friday 7am to 3: to stand walk bend climb and lift up to 50 to work in industrial environments (noise heat moving equipment)Willingness to work shifts weekends overtime or on-call as needed