Amalgamated Sugar Company is seeking a Controls Technician to support industrial automation and control systems at our Twin Falls Factory in Twin Falls, Idaho. This role plays a key part in maintaining, improving, and troubleshooting plant control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The position reports to the Process Optimization Manager and partners closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design, troubleshoot, and support industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, and plant networks
Install, configure, and commission automation equipment and control system upgrades
Support factory operations through monitoring and optimization of OT and industrial network systems
Diagnose and resolve electrical and control system issues to minimize downtime
Configure and maintain VFDs, smart sensors, and industrial instrumentation
Collect and analyze data to support continuous improvement and project effectiveness
Perform inspections of control system architecture to ensure compliance with internal and industry standards
Collaborate with crossâfunctional teams on automation and process improvement initiatives
Support system documentation, backups, and change management best practices
Required Skills and Qualifications
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical troubleshooting and process control systems
Hands-on experience with PLC, HMI, and industrial network systems
Working knowledge of Rockwell Automation platforms, including Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk
Understanding of industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, ControlNet)
Ability to troubleshoot automation systems in a fastâpaced manufacturing environment
Strong analytical, problemâsolving, and documentation skills
Ability to work independently while supporting multiple departments
Preferred Skills
Experience with FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Historian, and FactoryTalk View Client
Familiarity with OT network design and monitoring in an industrial environment
Experience supporting continuous process manufacturing (food, beverage, chemical, or similar)
Knowledge of basic project management tools (e.g., MS Project or Visio)
Exposure to cybersecurity best practices in industrial control systems
Education and Experience
Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, or related field preferred
3+ years of experience supporting industrial automation or controls systems in a manufacturing environment
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
Why Join Amalgamated Sugar Company
Amalgamated Sugar Company is a stable, employeeâowned organization and a recognized leader in the sugar industry. We are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and longâterm career growth for our employees. Join a team where your technical expertise directly supports essential food production and continuous improvement.
Amalgamated Sugar Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho
Website
http://www.amalgamatedsugar.com
Skills
Automationunmatched
Automation Systemsunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Change Managementunmatched
Communications Protocolsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Ethernetunmatched
Food Productionunmatched
Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Instrumentationunmatched
Internet Securityunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
Microsoft Projectunmatched
Microsoft Visiounmatched
Network Designunmatched
Network Monitoringunmatched
Network Systemsunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Process Control Engineeringunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Process Managementunmatched
Process Manufacturingunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Project Management Softwareunmatched
Rockwell Automationunmatched
Support Documentationunmatched
System Architectureunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
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