Senior Controls Technician

City: Wilson

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Supply

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

The Senior Controls Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing the electronic, electrical, and control systems that support facility operations and production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of manufacturing assets in a GMP-regulated environment. In this role, you will work closely with production, quality, and our automation engineering teams to minimize downtime, enhance system reliability, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Your responsibilities

• Install, test, commission, troubleshoot, and support PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and automation systems, including programming, configuration, and backups.

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical, control, and instrumentation systems, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve system reliability, reduce downtime, and support capital projects and upgrades.

• Maintain accurate technical documentation (control logic, wiring diagrams, loop sheets) and ensure compliance with GMP, NEC, OSHA, ALCOA+, and change control standards.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including OEE optimization, predictive maintenance, and use of advanced diagnostics (vibration, thermography, smart sensors).

This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

The experience we're looking for

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology (or related field) with 6+ years of experience supporting controls and automation systems in manufacturing environments.

• Hands-on experience working with PLCs (Allen‑Bradley/Siemens), SCADA systems (FactoryTalk, Wonderware, Ignition), VFDs, motor controls, sensors, and P&ID loop systems, including programming, troubleshooting, and system support.

• Experience utilizing and troubleshooting industrial communication networks (OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, Profibus DP/PA, Profinet, Modbus RTU/TCP) and supporting integrated automation environments.

• Demonstrated experience interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs, and using diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes to resolve system issues.

• Experience supporting GMP-regulated environments, including audits, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls, while using CMMS systems (SAP) and collaborating across cross-functional teams to drive reliability and compliance.

The skills for success

PLC Programming, Troubleshooting, Instrumentation, SCADA Systems, Electrical Systems, Industrial Networks, Process Control, Root Cause, Preventive Maintenance, GMP Compliance

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

US salary ranges

Hiring range up to $47 per hour DOE

US pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com .Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

Nearest Major Market: Raleigh

Nearest Secondary Market: Rocky Mount

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