Engineer-PLC Controls Job Memphis area,Tennessee USA,Engineering

General

Summary:

Researches, develops, designs and integrates PLC controllers and drive systems for the purpose of supporting manufacturing operations.

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.

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Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Builds, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains programmable logic controller systems.

2. Makes program modifications as needed for efficient operation of plant machinery.

3. Designs and builds control cabinets for new or existing machinery within the plant.

4. Works in partnership with machine vendors, maintenance management, and operations to design and develop effective automated PLC control and drive systems to support the production requirement and goals.

5. Provides direction and train maintenance personnel in corrective maintenance and installation of electronic equipment.

6. Implements new control systems on existing systems migrating toward the Rockwell platform.

7. Creates self-diagnosis routines and alarms to simplify future troubleshooting efforts.

8. Establishes protocols and is responsible for system access, backups and data recovery.

9. Performs work on various systems including but not limited to:
Rockwell Software including RSLogix 5000 & Factory Talk View, motion/servo control, regular Variable Frequency Drives, controls communication protocols including RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, Ethernet IP, Devicenet, diagnosing and interpreting instrumentation signals including HART, 4-20ma, and 0-10v.

10. Partners with IT department to ensure line serves are maintained and updated as needed.

11. Maintains Lockout/Tagout, CPR, First Aid, Confined Space Entry and other safety related certifications.

12. Ensures strict adherence to OSHA, ISO TS 16949, ISO 14001 and other standards.

13. Works independently without direct supervision.

14. May perform work on other projects, tasks, or duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

11. Technical, trade, or engineering graduate with focus on industrial electrical or industrial automation preferred. Equivalent experience considered in lieu of education requirement.

2. Experience with and ability to understand process controls, coordination of those controls, interlocking of those controls, automation controls, safety standards, and relay logic.

3. Basic networking knowledge on Ethernet networks.

4. Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and P& for process equipment.

5. Prior experience with Rockwell, Allen-Bradley automation equipment.

6. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

7. Experience with implementing SCADA systems for data collection and custom reporting is preferred.

Working Conditions

1. Use hand and power tools to work with the system.

2. Refrigerated food manufacturing plant.

3. The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.

4. Occasional lifting, kneeling, and bending with items in excess of 100 lbs is required.

5. Production demands may require flexible hours or evening and weekend scheduling

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