Electrical Controls Technician at Believer Meats

Believer Meats is a global leader in cultivated meat innovation, poised to transform the food industry at scale. Harnessing advanced biotechnology, we produce sustainable, ethical, and high-quality meat designed to meet growing global demand without the environmental impact of conventional farming. In 2025, we completed construction of the world’s largest cultivated meat production facility and secured FDA and USDA approval, establishing a clear path to commercialization. As we prepare to bring our first product to market in 2026, we are seeking both dayshift and nightshift Electrical Controls Technicians to join the team. 

The Electrical Controls Technician is responsible for maintaining automated systems used in manufacturing and production processes. This role ensures reliable operation of control systems, drives, and instrumentation that support plant efficiency, quality, and safety goals. The technician will collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to identify automation opportunities and drive continuous improvement through innovative control solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair automation and control system issues across PLCs, HMIs, Ethernet/IP networks, and industrial I/O systems; perform effective root-cause analysis to prevent repeat failures.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, sensors, actuators, and process instrumentation to ensure consistent and reliable equipment performance.
• Partner with Facilities, Maintenance, and Production teams to improve machine uptime, support preventive/predictive maintenance activities, and enhance overall equipment reliability.
• Install, wire, and commission new electrical components, control panels, and automated systems while ensuring compliance with codes, safety standards, and internal documentation requirements.
• Assist with modifications to PLC logic and HMI interfaces during troubleshooting, upgrades, or new equipment integration, and maintain accurate documentation of changes.
• Support commissioning, testing, and validation of new production and process equipment, particularly during scale-up and factory readiness activities.
• Conduct routine inspections of control cabinets and automated equipment to identify early signs of electrical, mechanical, or network issues and proactively address them before impacting operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the controls field, preferably in food manufacturing or the biopharma industry. The incumbent Electrical Controls Technician will have a combination of skills, education, and skills that demonstrate the ability to fulfill all aspects of this job description.

• Experience with Rockwell PLC, VFD, HMI troubleshooting.
• Experience using HMI/SCADA systems (FactoryTalk View, Ignition, Wonderware, etc.).
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, etc.).
• Understanding of electrical schematics, control panel design, and instrumentation wiring.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues in live production environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate controls I/O problems.
• Authorized to work in the US (Believer is an E-Verify participant).
• Ability to pass pre-employment background screening, credit check, and drug test (if applicable).

EEO STATEMENT

Believer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.

We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about accommodation during the application process or employment, please contact HR.