PLC Applications Engineer
About The Position
The PLC Applications Engineer is responsible for developing PLC programs, Operator Interface Terminal (OIT/HMI) applications, and software control descriptions used to monitor and control a variety of water and wastewater processes. This position plays a critical role in the analysis, design, programming, testing, debugging, and modification of programmable control logic to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant system operation. Senior-level PLC Applications Engineers are expected to serve as technical leaders by mentoring and supporting other programmers, contributing to the development of departmental standards, and helping establish best practices to improve quality, consistency, and efficiency across projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Technology or related field and industry experience
- Applied knowledge in programming major manufacturers (Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Tesco, etc.) PLCs & OITs
- Excellent understanding of computer operations, Microsoft Office
- Excellent knowledge of instruments and electro-mechanical devices used for process control
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- High level of organizational and time management skills
- High level of project management skills
Nice To Haves
- Preferred 2-5+ years of related experience
- Fluency with programming at least 3 manufacturers PLC's
Responsibilities
- Write PLC operating program based upon control specification and/or Tesco standards to assure safe, reliable and optimal equipment operation
- Write (publish) concise operating instructions detailing; control parameters and their effects under normal and failure conditions
- Provide technical assistance (phone or job-site) to verify and/or modify PLC program
- Perform customer training and assist sales force with product presentations
- Work with various departments internally, along with consulting engineers, customers and end-users to assure proper system layouts and designs
- Assist in training other employees on any aspect above
Benefits
- health
- vacation
- holidays
- 100% 401K match of your contributions up to 4% of your earnings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
