Job Description

The candidate must be able to work in a professional engineering team-based environment. Engineering teams are responsible for the design and integration of control systems for customer applications and processes.

Candidates must also possess the following traits:
• Logical thinker• Problem solver• Organized• Detailed oriented• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English language required)• Self-motivated• Team player• Innovative with regard to new processes and development aids• Budget and deadline aware

Responsibilities:

Automation Design - PLC Programming

Design, configure, and customer site commissioning
• Communicate with customers and in-house technical and engineering staff• Communicate with vendors for technical information and specifications• Communicate all requested design changes to the Automation Specialist

Industrial Communication - Design of the following interfaces:

Rockwell

Ethernet-IP
• Produced/Consumed model• CIP messaging• RPI• Generic Ethernet Module• Add-On-Profiles

Siemens

ProfiNet
• Naming• Node limitations• PN/PN• Network testing• Protocol testing

General customer design, integration and buyoff requirements
• Robot - PLC Interlocks• PLC to PLC Interlocks• Logic design checklists• Safety PLC programming guidelines• Ethernet calculator• Logic validation tools• Virtual PLC simulation• Request for wiring diagrams (RWD)• Logic generator • Message extractor• Model/Part scheduling• Emulation group approval• HMI/FIS Message extractor• Launch Technician Verification• Control reliability testing

Education, Experience, and Safety

Education and Experience:
• High school diploma• Associate degree in a controls related field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent) preferred• Three to seven years working in PLC programming environment on one or more platforms.

Responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:
• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety, and environmental procedures• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts • Report defect in any equipment or protective device• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks• Attend all required health, safety, and environmental training• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct