Description

Designs, develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. Responsible for the technical support of PLC-based hardware and software, installation, troubleshooting, and training.

Specific Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Operate computer systems
• Create electrical schematics
• Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans
• Discuss designs or plans with clients
• Maintain electronic equipment
• Direct equipment maintenance or repair activities
• Direct installation activities
• Prepare operational and development reports
• Investigate system, equipment, or product failures
• Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects
• Program PLCs according to customer functional specifications
• Troubleshoot and debug PLC programs
• Program HMIs according to customer specifications
  
  

Qualifications

• Familiar with industrial equipment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with packaging equipment
• 5-7 years’ experience programming Allen-Bradley and Siemens
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 5-7 years’ experience in the field or in related area
• 5-7 years’ experience programming PLCs and HMI
  
  

Physical Demands

• Walking and standing are required
• Light physical work may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force
• Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing computer, extensive reading, and visual inspection of small parts
• Generally, the worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
• Occasionally climbing, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds may be required
• Occasionally stooping, kneeling, and crouching may be required
• Occasionally the worker is subject to noise, physical hazards, and working in close quarters
  
  

Travel Required

• Travel 20 – 30% to visit customer sites
  
  

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.