Automation & Controls Specialist

🕒 April 15

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milkrite | InterPuls

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201 - 500 employees

🌾 Agriculture

🔧 Hardware

☁️ SaaS

Agriculture • Hardware • SaaS

milkrite | InterPuls is a global provider of dairy milking equipment and services, designing and manufacturing hardware like milking clusters, dairy inflations (liners), tubing, vacuum pumps, pulsators, milk meters, and automated removers. The company also offers complementary software and precision farming solutions (herd management software, monitoring systems) and after‑sales services such as liner and cluster exchange, repair, and leasing programs to improve milking efficiency, teat health, and farm productivity.

📋 Description

• Deliver technical training to distributors and partners to strengthen product knowledge and service capabilities • Develop and implement training programs and materials tailored to partner needs • Support distributors in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting best practices • Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling during technical interactions • Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems • Support commissioning, startup, and optimization of capital equipment • Analyze system performance and identify opportunities for improvement • Diagnose and resolve issues involving automation systems, controls, sensors, electronic devices, and communications networks • Assist customers and distributors with technical troubleshooting and performance optimization • Provide recommendations regarding system settings, programming, and operational improvements • Support equipment upgrades, enhancements, and implementation of new technologies • Provide on-site technical support, troubleshooting, and system optimization at customer locations • Partner with Sales on customer visits to support new business development • Respond to technical inquiries and ensure timely resolution of issues • Build strong relationships with distributors, partners, and dairy producers • Act as the primary technical liaison between customers, partners, and internal teams • Capture and share field feedback to support product and service improvements • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and product performance • Provide insights and recommendations based on field data and analysis • Contribute to ongoing improvements in technical support and training processes

🎯 Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering (Electronic, Mechatronic) or related field preferred • 3+ years of experience in automation and control systems engineering • Strong knowledge of electronics, PLC-controlled systems, and troubleshooting • Experience training or supporting distributors or partners • Excellent communication and training skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills • Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Latin America • Fluently communicate verbally and written Portuguese and English.

🏖️ Benefits

• Work directly with cutting-edge milking technology and systems • Join a collaborative, international team focused on growth and development