PLC Specialist

Swj Technology•Vance, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

SWJ Technology specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a PLC Specialist for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This role is a contractor position based in Vance, AL that requires onsite presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application. PURPOSE: Under general supervision, this position supports with automation controls, technical expertise for programming, and hardware topics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field of study OR the equivalent combination of education and/or years of relevant working experience.
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in IT Operations or Controls Engineering, preferably within an Automotive/Manufacturing environment.
PLC programming
Hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs and Siemens TIA Portal (primarily troubleshooting; full ground-up programming not required)

Nice To Haves

INTEGRA PLC
Mercedes-Benz Conveyor equipment

Responsibilities

Support planning, engineering, and commissioning of equipment controls through final buyoffs of equipment in the shops, together with suppliers and production teams.
Assist suppliers with software and hardware concept development including troubleshooting.
Advise suppliers on project requirements and specifications.
Lead software progress and implementation meetings with suppliers.
Conduct and oversee equipment safety checks, hardware checks and schematic checks.
Support the team with a focus on software topics and program optimization.
Conduct and coordinate software checks (Programmable Logic Controllers and Visualizations).
Support schedule tracking and reporting to project team.
Investigate and make improvements with the goal of guaranteeing system availability for the respective areas.
Organize internal and external meetings to clarify defined problems and report findings to management and/or involved business partners.
Perform other duties as assigned to support customer and business demands.