PLC Controls Engineer

General

Summary:

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

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.

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• 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.

• 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.

• 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…