ShopFloorJobs
I

Instrumentation, Electrical, and Control Technician I

Ingredion · Cedar Rapids, IA

Apply on Ingredion ↗
Level
Technician
Team
Controls
Degree
Required
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Ingredion (food & beverage) in Cedar Rapids, IA. In addition, the ICE Technician I will conduct regular equipment inspections, diagnose malfunctions via preventive maintenance plans, analyze equipment failures, and assist in determining root causes.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, EHS / safety

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

How this role compares

Against 181 other live controls postings in the US.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $79k–$99k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • PLC 57%
  • Automation 55%
  • Robotics 35%
  • Union environment 29%
  • ✓ Root cause 25%
  • Team leadership 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.

How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Ingredion

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Ingredion in Cedar Rapids

3 other open roles at this site.

Full description from IngredionAs posted on their careers site.Show

What you will do

  • ◆Wire, troubleshoot, and perform phase rotation verification for single- and three-phase electric motors (≤10HP).
  • ◆Troubleshoot standard control circuits (24VDC, 120VAC, etc.) and process signals (0-10VDC, 4-20mA, etc.).
  • ◆Install (in-kind), troubleshoot, and maintain industrial and motor control hardware, including sensors, operators, indicators, electro-mechanical relays, etc.
  • ◆Troubleshoot and replace sacrificial parts (fuses, overloads, etc.) on both energized (≤120VAC and ≤24VDC) and de-energized (>120VAC and >24VDC) circuits.
  • ◆Install, troubleshoot, and maintain application-specific controllers (smart relays, smart timers, process meters, scale controllers, CEMs, etc.).
  • ◆Verify and troubleshoot discrete and analog signals at all points, including and between the control system interface and the field device (valves, instrumentation, etc.).
  • ◆Perform adjustments (span, trim, etc.) and setpoint changes on field devices that do not require the use of a field communicator or other specialty interface.
  • ◆Troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic and electro-pneumatic hardware and systems used for the control and actuation of control valves and other pneumatically controlled hardware.
  • ◆Collaborate with equipment- or system-specific vendors and contractors to perform regular inspections and maintenance on equipment and systems.
  • ◆Audit the maintenance program (including job plans and defined procedures) and identify and recommend opportunities for improvement.
  • ◆Understand and comply with all OSHA, state/provincial, and local codes. Participate in plant training and safety programs.

Who you are

  • ✓Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
  • ✓Must have an Associate’s Degree in an accredited program that aligns with the role’s

requirements

AND a minimum of three years’ experience working in a maintenance or maintenance-facing role in an industrial environment.

  • ✓Or, must have completed an array of technical trainings (that, when combined, provide a level of training and education commensurate with an Associate’s Degree) and have three to five years of experience working in a maintenance or maintenance-facing role in an industrial environment.
  • ✓Or, five to seven years of on-the-job training in a maintenance or maintenance-facing role in an industrial environment; in this case, artifacts, documentation, and other supporting details and information must be provided to determine if minimum

requirements

(skills, understanding, and knowledge) are satisfied.

  • ✓Must be able to provide proof of NCCER Instrumentation Level 1 Certification.
  • ✓Must be able to provide proof of current NFPA70E certification.

Additional Eligibility

Qualifications

  • ✓Read, write, and speak in
Show full description ↓

About Ingredion

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

  • •Monday to Friday. $38.09 / hour
  • •Medical (HSA), Dental and Vision

Effective 1st of the month following your hire date

  • •2 weeks of vacation per year
  • •401K | Fidelity

3% match + 3.5% employer contribution = Up to 6.5% for you!

  • •Safety shoe allotment | $250
  • •Quarterly Bonus
  • •Health, life, and disability insurance
  • •Health savings account

Join us as an Instrumentation, Electrical, and Control Technician I! Use your expertise in electrical, instrumentation, and controls to enhance safety and efficiency. Apply today and be part of our high-performance team!

The ICE Technician is skilled in installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. Adept at equipment diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and ensuring operational safety and efficiency.

The Instrumentation, Electrical, and Controls (ICE) Technician I will assume responsibility for the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware, equipment, and systems utilized throughout the plant for production, quality control, and process safety management (PSM). In addition, the ICE Technician I will conduct regular equipment inspections, diagnose malfunctions via preventive maintenance plans, analyze equipment failures, and assist in determining root causes. The successful candidate will uphold the highest standards of safety and efficiency within our continuous operation facilities.

What you will bring

  • •Someone with proven ability to work safely on or around electrical equipment or systems in an industrial environment.
  • •Solid understanding and working knowledge of equipment and hardware commonly found in industrial electrical control systems.
  • •Solid foundational understanding of, as well as the theory behind, basic process control systems, instrumentation hardware, and control devices.
  • •Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities as well as a proven ability to troubleshoot industrial control system and process control system equipment and hardware.
  • •Proven ability to read and understand documentation including, but not limited to, electrical schematics, P&IDs job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and/or written instructions accurately.
  • •Willingness to collaborate with others and provide support, if needed, in other areas.
  • •Ability to work in potentially loud and odorous environments, different physical environments, or in various weather conditions.
  • •Must be able to move about in the processing areas and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds, stand and walk for sustained periods, climb stairs and ladders, bend, reach, push, pull, and enter tanks.

More Controls roles nearby