Programming Service Technician

Company description

We solve the world's cleaning and transport cooling problems with products that are environmentally sustainable, do not generate waste streams, and are occupationally safe. Our dry ice cleaning and dry ice production products put recycled CO2 to work - replacing harmful processes with a water-free, waste-free, and chemical-free solution.

Cold Jet is the global leader in dry ice technology. We are growing rapidly and we will continue to maintain our dominant market position by hiring, training, and retaining talented, energetic, and entrepreneurially-minded individuals around the world.

Our Culture

We have built a culture that encourages success and also promotes an environment of innovation and free-thinking. Initiative, hard work and achievement are attributes that we value and they do not go unnoticed.

We set challenging goals for individuals, and our company as a whole, and those that perform and produce results are rewarded, both financially and professionally. The opportunities are limitless for those that take part in steering the company to success and driving the company to further growth.

For more information about Cold Jet, please visit www.coldjet.com.

Position Summary

The Dry Ice Manufacturing Systems PLC Programing & Automation/Integration Support will have a cross-functional role with in the Engineering Team supporting Service teams.

The position reports to our Americas Customer Service Team and will work in close contact with our Mechanical and Electrical design Engineers around the globe. The programming language is executed primarily in ST (Structured Text), and the HMI Programming/development is done in HTML5.

Position Responsibilities

PLC-Programming Support in Cold Jet Customer Service

• Update and maintain PLC-Programs for high-quality machine electrical controls and IoT connected systems on Cold Jet's Dry Ice Manufacturing System (DIMS) product program

• Work with cross-functional project teams and manage/represent a part of the programming function for new and existing DIMS products.

• Create and maintain version control of existing and new PLC programs in Cold Jet Cloud Engineering platform

• In collaboration with Electrical Engineering, develop and analyze new programming features within ST (Structured Text)

• Update and create new Safety PLC's for standalone-, and complete systems

• Develop customer strategy for upgrading current Twin CAT2 customers to Twin CAT 3 and implement solutions

PLC-Programming Support in Cold Jet Customer Service

• Provide support to our global customer service in electrical/controls diagnostics and troubleshooting

• Update, develop and maintain PLC-Programs for high-quality Line-Controls on complete Engineered systems for ES and IBS

• Contribute with programming support during site commissioning of ES and IBS projects

• Contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Automation/Integration Programming Support for Cold Jet Customer Service

• Understand Cold Jet's onboard proprietary firmware controls using Ethernet, Ether Cat, Profinet and Modbus when communicating to our customers' automated & integrated systems

• This role will support current and future installations needing these protocols. Typically, each installation will require some amount of customization for Cold Jet blasters to successfully communicate to our customer's equipment and unique needs.

• Customer facing interaction will be necessary to troubleshoot and solve these connection issues

Skill Competencies

• Knowledge of embedded PLC programming in Structured Text, and HMI development in HTML5

• Solid skills and experience in troubleshooting PLC/HMI programming system

• Identify PLC Symptoms, ability to review programs, trace ladder logic & verify causes.

• Familiar with electrical wiring diagrams and electrical schematics/circuits

• Provide a methodical means of troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

• Update, develop and maintain PLC-Programs for high-quality Line-Controls on complete Engineered systems for ES and IBS

• Contribute with programming support during site commissioning of ES and IBS projects

• Knowledge Beckhoff Twin CAT (The Windows Control and Automation Technology) suite of automation tools and components for use in industrial control systems.

Behavioral Competencies/Personal Traits

• Adapts to and is effective in diverse international cultures

• Intellectually inclined and learns new skills and information quickly and accurately

• Has high level of mechanical aptitude

• Motivated and dedicated toward gaining knowledge that provides added value to the company

• Customer-service oriented; being a steward to customers and fellow employees

• Communicates using socially and politically acceptable language

• Treats others with sensitivity, dignity, and honesty

• Is confident, firm, but respectful in interaction with others

• Articulate and competent in dealing with engineers and managers at customer sites.

• Willing to travel domestic and internationally, approximately 25% of work time

Position Requirements

Education & Experience

• BS in computer science, or applicable degree.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in industrial machine programming and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Other details

• Pay Type Salary

• Job Start Date Monday, March 11, 2024

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• 6283 Tri Ridge Blvd, Loveland, OH 45140, USA