AE&I Technician

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.