Controls Technician

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

As a Controls Technician in Rochester, NY, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of our manufacturing operations. You will contribute directly to business success by maintaining and optimizing control systems that drive safe and high-quality production. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your technical expertise to a collaborative and hands-on environment where innovation, problem-solving, and operational excellence are valued every day.

By joining Arxada, you will be part of a team that drives performance, embraces challenges with resilience, and continuously goes beyond to deliver impactful solutions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and instrumentation

• Support ongoing operations by diagnosing equipment issues and implementing timely corrective actions

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on control systems and electrical equipment

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize system performance and reliability

• Assist with installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new control systems and equipment

• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5–10 years of experience in controls, electrical, or instrumentation roles in an industrial environment

• Field of study in Electrical, Controls, Instrumentation, or a related technical discipline (no degree required)

• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Allen-Bradley or similar systems)

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, sensors, drives, and process instrumentation

• Ability to analyze problems, think critically, and implement effective solutions

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected hourly salary range for this role is $31 to $40, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.