Control & Support Engineer

About Netafim:

At Netafim we work side by side with millions of farmers and communities around the world to address one of agricultures most pressing challenges: how to produce more food with fewer resources in an increasingly unpredictable environment. For more than 60 years Netafim has been a global leader in precision irrigation powered by people working across teams and geographies to bring together agronomy engineering data and innovation.

Together we help improve decision-making in the field and drive better outcomes across crops and climates turning complexity into clarity and making agriculture more precise efficient and sustainable to enable farmers to grow more with less.

About Orbia:

Orbia Advance Corporation is a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia operates in the Polymer Solutions Building & Infrastructure (Wavin) Precision Agriculture (Netafim) Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluor & Energy Materials sectors. The five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on ensuring food and water security expanding information access and connectivity and advancing decarbonization and the energy transition with basic and advanced materials specialty products and innovative solutions. Orbia has a global team of over 22000 employees commercial activities in more than 100 countries and operations in over 50 with a strong U.S. manufacturing presence and headquarters in Boston Mexico City Amsterdam and Tel Aviv. The company generated $7.6 billion in revenue in 2025. To learn more visit:

Implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to improve safety reliability efficiency and throughput.

Updating and documenting electrical electronics control and mechanical system changes modifications and upgrades.

Developing testing troubleshooting and evaluating existing controls and automation systems.

Wiring testing repairing and troubleshooting high and low voltage systems including 480VAC 400VAC 240VAC 120VAC and 24VDC.

Troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment drives motors sensors and automation systems.

Discussing and solving complex technical problems with manufacturing maintenance subcontractors suppliers and vendors.

Developing and managing engineering and maintenance projects.

Complying with safety and building codes related to equipment controls wiring and facilities.

Providing technical support to production and maintenance teams during breakdowns.

Responsible for assigned activities on infrastructure and facility.

Participating in the On Call Engineer rotation for a 24/7 production facility.

Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact-based problem solving.

Continually improve safety record by proactive reporting and leading by example.

Adopt and follow LEAN processes.

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May oversee outside vendors making repairs modifications and/or installations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS include the following:

Excellent knowledge of industrial PLC platforms such as Omron Siemens Beckhoff AllenBradley Control Techniques and other equivalent systems.

Strong troubleshooting capability for control automation and integrated mechatronic systems.

Ability to read interpret and update electrical electronic control and basic mechanical drawings.

Ability to manage coordinate and lead project installations equipment upgrades and system improvements.

Experience working with AC and DC drives motors and motion control systems.

Excellent knowledge of personal and industrial computer systems including hardware and software used in manufacturing environments.

Good understanding of the mechanical aspects of complex automated manufacturing systems including pneumatics hydraulics and machine mechanisms.

Working knowledge of SCADA HMI and industrial communication systems.

Ability to safely work with voltages ranging from lowvoltage DC control systems to threephase 480 VAC power systems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in Mechatronics Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Relevant industrial manufacturing experience is preferred but not mandatory. The position is suitable for both fresh graduates and experienced candidates who demonstrate the capability to support manufacturing equipment automation systems and maintenance activities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Good English written and verbal communication skills needed.

SKILLS

Ability to manage multiple projects.

Expertise in computer applications such as Excel Word and any drafting software.

DESIRED TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Analytical thinker self-starter responsible independent and team oriented.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May be required to lift up to 70 lbs.

Potential for extended periods of standing/walking in and around the production facility.

Under some circumstances will be required to be On Call for this 24/7/365 production facility.

CERTIFIATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

Four-year engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.

Certification training or formal coursework related to electrical electronics automation mechatronics or industrial maintenance is desirable.

Apprentice-level or higher electrician certification controls/automation certification or equivalent industrial training is a plus.

We welcome purpose-driven dreamers doers and builders recognizing that it takes difference to make a difference. If youre ready to bring your skills talents and perspective to moving your career the company people and the planet forward wed like to hear from you.

We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy we are stronger for our different perspectives. We are dedicated to building a more diverse inclusive and equitable workplace that supports the needs of all our employees regardless of their role location identity and background.