Electrical & Controls Technician - 1st shift
Beyond MeatAbout the role
Beyond Meat, Inc., otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company™, is a plant protein company offering a portfolio of plant-based products made from simple ingredients without GMOs, no added hormones or antibiotics, and 0mg of cholesterol per serving. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat’s core products are designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat while being better for people and the planet.
The Company’s brand promise, Eat What You Love®, represents a strong belief that there is a better way to feed our future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a great impact on our personal health and the health of our planet. 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.
Job Description
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 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.
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.
TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, and one-line diagrams to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and power distribution systems.
Diagnose and resolve system issues through PLC programming updates, HMI configuration changes, instrumentation adjustments, and electrical modifications.
Configure and troubleshoot networked industrial devices using Ethernet/IP and related communication protocols.
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.
Ensure all controls documentation is accurate, current, and compliant with internal standards.
Support capital project execution by coordinating timelines, materials, and contractor
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