We are seeking to recruit a PLC Programmer who will perform industrial automation electrical system design and Allen Bradley PLC programming in an engineering/manufacturing environment by performing the following duties listed below. This position will have many responsibilities throughout a typical project, including specifying the electronics BOM, wiring the control panel, creating the PLC program/HMI screens, and commissioning the new machine. The machines are smaller single station/single operation type pieces of equipment, some with up to 10 axes of motion.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
• Develop and implement control strategies including programming of PLC's (programmable logic controllers), operator interface design, system implementation, start-up and commissioning of systems
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley control systems hardware and software a must. (Studio 5000, Rslogix 500/5000, Factorytalk View ME/SE)
• Familiarity with AB Studio 5000 Motion commands a plus
• Interpreting project documentation to develop an understanding of the process control requirement
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on existing machine control modifications to robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems. Retrofits to upgrade from SLC-era control systems for risk reduction are a possibility.
• To increase uptime, throughput, efficiency and quality, through the process of maintaining, designing, developing and continuously improving our equipment and the utilization of technology to ensure the best quality products are produced
• Perform continuous improvement activities to improve safety, to increase productivity and to reduce production cost, by development and improvement of electrical control systems, PLC, HMI & robotics programming including design, implementation and troubleshooting
• Assisting in developing of PM strategies and identify areas of improvement within the control system infrastructure
• Maintaining and reporting project design and commissioning status through department documentation
• Select electrical hardware for each new machine design and create electrical wiring diagram, following industry standard safety requirements and appropriate electrical codes
• Participation in design reviews for new machinery to provide input into control system capabilities which affect machine function. Must be able to work closely with CAD designer/engineering to integrate/package/select appropriate electromechanical presses and servo motors to meet design requirements
• Provide training and guidance to maintenance personnel related to controls systems
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of existing equipment a plus
• Occasionally required to remotely log in and troubleshoot machine issues, or, if required, be on site to assist with troubleshooting
• Results oriented employee to resolve customer's questions and/or concerns without seeking assistance from leadership
• Assist in identifying and procuring equipment and parts necessary for daily maintenance requirements
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures
Qualified candidates will have at least a two year technical degree and two years of related experience, or 5 years of experience with no degree. Certification of AB training courses a plus.
