Electrical Engineer / PLC Programmer

Job Description

The Position:

PLC design and programming for packaging machines. Ensuring cooperation and the flow of information with all other project participants.

Job Duties:

· Create and develop PLC control software for packaging machines and transport systems

· Programming software functions and sequential controls based on our standard software

· Supervising the download of PLC programs, HMI applications, and program parameters after initial machine power-up

· Ensuring machine safety and regulations conformity

· Complete tasks according to our timelines, requirement documents and to the project plan

· Supporting and troubleshooting inhouse and at customer site

· Offering training to the Technicians and other team members

· Working in coordination with Engineering and Production teams

Requirements

· Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent (along with 4-5 years experience)

· Extensive knowledge of PLC programming, Rockwell experience is a must

· Expert knowledge in Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk View

· Sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical and software principles

· Basic knowledge of NEC and UL regulations

· Ability to work independently or in a team environment

· Excellent ability to work independently with no supervision

· Must have a keen eye for details and accuracy

· Willingness to travel

· Willingness for intercultural cooperation (especially with our German programming team)

· Ability to deal with program code that is mostly written in German (changeover to English/bilingual is planned)

Benefits

Salary Range: $80K - $90K per year

We offer:

• Flexible working hours

• Pleasant working atmosphere

• 16 Days of annual PTO

• 10 Paid Company Holidays

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• Health Spending Plan (with Employer contributions)

• Employer paid Life/AD&D, Short & Long Term Disability

• Voluntary Life/AD&D – Employee, Spouse, and Children

• 401K

• Safety Glasses Allowance (prescription and non-prescription)

• Safety Boots Allowance

• Employee Referral Incentives

Full-time