AE&I Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Job Description AE&I Technician

Job Summary:

The AEI Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing electrical systems, instrumentation, and automation controls within a soybean processing facility. This role ensures reliable operation of equipment critical to production, safety, and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical

- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems including motors, drives, panels, and power distribution.

- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical components.

- Ensure compliance with NEC and facility safety standards.

Automation

- Troubleshoot and program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).

- Maintain and optimize HMI systems and SCADA interfaces.

- Support integration of new automation systems and upgrades.

Instrumentation

- Calibrate and maintain sensors, transmitters, flow meters, temperature probes, and pressure

gauges.

- Diagnose and repair instrumentation issues affecting process control.

- Document calibration records and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications:

- Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or Automation

(or equivalent experience).

- 3+ years of experience in industrial electrical and control systems, preferably in food or agricultural

processing.

- Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, P&IDs, and ladder logic.

- Familiarity with safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc flash, and confined space

entry.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience with soybean or grain processing equipment (e.g., extruders, dryers, centrifuges).

- Knowledge of industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Modbus).

- CMMS experience (e.g., SAP, Maximo).

- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Work Environment:

- Industrial plant setting with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.

- Rotating shifts or on-call availability may be required.