PLC Controls Engineer

Reser's•Halifax, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The PLC Controls Engineer researches, develops, designs, and integrates PLC controllers and drive systems to support manufacturing operations. The role builds, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains PLC systems; modifies programs to improve machinery operation; and designs and builds control cabinets. Working with machine vendors, maintenance management, operations, and IT, the engineer develops and implements automated control systems, supports system access and data recovery, and helps maintain production-line servers. The position also provides direction and training to maintenance personnel and supports compliance with applicable safety and industry standards. The work is performed in a refrigerated food manufacturing plant. Conditions may be wet or dry, with temperatures ranging from 25°F to 110°F. Production needs may require flexible hours or evening and weekend scheduling. The position is eligible for a bonus based on company goals and performance.

Requirements

Experience with and ability to understand process controls, coordination and interlocking of controls, automation controls, safety standards, and relay logic.
Basic knowledge of Ethernet networking.
Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&ID drawings for process equipment.
Prior experience with Rockwell, Allen-Bradley automation equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Technical, trade, or engineering graduate with a focus on industrial electrical or industrial automation; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
Experience implementing SCADA systems for data collection and custom reporting.

Responsibilities

Build, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain programmable logic controller systems.
Modify programs as needed to support efficient operation of plant machinery.
Design and build control cabinets for new or existing plant machinery.
Partner with machine vendors, maintenance management, and operations to design and develop automated PLC control and drive systems that support production requirements and goals.
Provide direction and training to maintenance personnel in corrective maintenance and installation of electronic equipment.
Implement new control systems on existing systems while migrating toward the Rockwell platform.
Create self-diagnosis routines and alarms to simplify future troubleshooting.
Establish protocols and manage system access, backups, and data recovery.
Work with Rockwell Software, including RSLogix 5000 and Factory Talk View; motion/servo control; variable frequency drives; communications protocols; and instrumentation signals.
Partner with the IT department to ensure production-line servers are maintained and updated as needed.
Maintain Lockout/Tagout, CPR, First Aid, Confined Space Entry, and other safety-related certifications.
Ensure adherence to OSHA, ISO TS 16949, ISO 14001, and other standards.
Work independently without direct supervision.
Perform other projects, tasks, or duties as assigned.