PLC Technician

Objective of the position: Troubleshoot and program equipment using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using Siemens and Allen Bradley machinery.

Essential Duties: The position ensures that:

• Create backup data for PLC and peripheral equipment and maintain backup location for programs
• Responsible for maintaining 5S in department and periodically participating with audit process
• Prepare and develop work/design for new product launch
• Set up control programs on operator panels
• Troubleshoot electrical problems on automated equipment. Maintain and modify existing systems
• Updates PLC and operator panel programs to reflect changes in process or part numbers

Secondary Duties: The position incumbent ensures that:

• Conduct all business-related activities for, and on behalf of, Purem within the limits of applicable local, state and federal legal requirements
• Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all ENA policies related to TS 16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality

Recruitment Profile:

Professional background/Basic qualification/Work experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent from a 4 year college or technical school
• Minimum five years related experience in maintenance or programming role
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering design in the field of industrial automation, troubleshooting and servicing
• Minimum two years experience in industrial automotive plant environment
• Minimum two years experience with principle PLC manufacturers such as Allen-Bradley, GE Fanuc, or Siemens. Siemens preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical and safety design standards (NFPCA, NEC, IEC/EN 62061, etc.) required a plus

Technical Expertise:

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts, and operations, including calculations, percentages etc.
• Analytical-synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Designs work flows and procedures
• Business acumen- Understands business implications of decisions
• Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals , mechanical systems, automotive systems, and exhaust systems
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations