Description hands‑on position where the technician will troubleshoot PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Wonderware, some Siemens), maintain and repair instrumentation, support daily plant operations, and assist with new automation installations in a highly automated facility. The day‑to‑day work blends project-based automation work with responding to equipment issues, with about 75% of time spent on the production floor and 25% in the office. To be successful, the technician needs 2+ years of instrumentation experience, 2+ years of PLC troubleshooting, a two-year technical degree, mechanical aptitude, and prior work in a food manufacturing environment, along with living within 45 minutes of Dubuque for on‑call rotation. Skills Instrumentation, Troubleshooting, Allen-bradley, Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Plc troubleshooting Top Skills Details Instrumentation,Troubleshooting,Allen-bradley Additional Skills & Qualifications Will need to be mechanically inclined Looking for someone who has previous experience in a food environment (ex. USDA, Tyson, Kraft, Hormel) Must live within 45 minutes of Dubuque for on call requirements Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Dubuque, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr. Will be part of the Union Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Dubuque,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.