Automation Specialist

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Job Title: Automation Specialist
Location: Fresno, CA, West United States, USA

Company: Cargill, Inc
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: 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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Job Post Date: 10/11/25