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Automation Specialist

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Job ID 316108 Date posted 10/10/2025 Location : Fresno, California Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: Fresno, California

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: 1st

Compensation:  $27.0-$40.0 /hr 

Benefits Information

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

  • Lead and design of automation standards, electrical, and instrumentation work practices to insure continued reliability of plant equipment. Comply with safety/food safety policies, local/federal codes and/or regulations (i.e. National Electric Code, NFPA 70E, OSHA,) and good engineering practices
  • Provide technical expertise to site personnel relative to project design/build, training and development as well as support to address issues with existing equipment and processes
  • Active and ongoing communication with management, plant floor system team and  process and controls centers of excellence, to ensure alignment of strategic direction, collaboration and project development/execution
  • Secure and Maintain accurate/current files of PLC logic/code, VFD parameters, electrical drawings and schematics etc
  • Travel and research. Stay up to date on Manfacturers upgrades, software, firmware changes etc
  • Will require up to 5% travel. Working in plant environment

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience within electrical, instrumentation and automation disciplines
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and listening)
  • Demonstrated excellent time management and organizational capabilities
  • Ability to travel on occasion

Preferred Qualifications

  • University or near university degree in Electrical-, Process Control-, Instrumentation-Engineering or equal
  • Managing complex projects
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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