Electrical Engineer / PLC Programmer

The Position:

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

Job Duties:

• PLC programming of 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
• Extensive knowledge of PLC programming, Rockwell experience is a must
• Expertise in Machine Expert and/or Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk View
• Sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical and software principles
• 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

• 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