Nidec Mobility America Corporation(NMOA) is looking for an energetic and focused PLC CONTROLS Engineer.

NMOA (St. Charles, IL), headquarters our family of Companies in the USA, Canada, Germany and Mexico (with our Sales Team based in Detroit Metro).

As a world leader in sensing and control technology, we control the most discrete functions within an automobile – from seat switches, power window switches, and instrument panel controls, towards complex user interfaces. NMOA is directly involved with automotive OEM’s and holds a leadership position within Nidec for product development with global vehicle makers.

Objective

Our PLC Controls Engineer (Omron PLC) works within the Company's Automation & Equipment Build Group supporting automation project start-ups of automated process lines.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ability to read, program and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic or other PLC based machine codes to resolve complex problems and/or optimize machine performance.
• Full lifecycle programming of PLCs, including the development of relay/ladder Logic
• Specific PLC I/O addressing assignments
• Identify and diagnose problems with little information remotely and on location to resolving mechanical/software issues, operating system bugs and reinstalling software or hardware.
• Lead and assist in system troubleshooting and repairs. Determine root causes of electrical failure and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide on-site and remote support for installed systems requiring technical service assistance, including support on legacy systems
• Capable of ladder edits, transfers and installation of updated software using remote access tools
• Ability to integrate and/or modify controls to existing processes
• Setup and configuration of HMI stations
• Configure AC/DC drives and Servos
• Test Newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of specifications
• Provide lead or review for new equipment implementation, control system installations and modifications

Experience:

• Experience with Omron or RSLogix 5000 PLC Controls is preferred
• Experience with ladder logic and ability to create and interpret ladder logic diagrams is preferred
• Robotic programming and/or motion/servo experience is preferred
• Experience with controls integrating electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems is preferred
• Ability to comprehend both written and verbal English language
• Ability to work on many projects simultaneously

Education:

• Associate’s Degree/ Bachelor’s Degree

If your qualifications and aspirations match those detailed for this PLC Controls Engineer in St. Charles, IL career opportunity - I would appreciate hearing from you!

For immediate review of your skills, please apply via LinkedIn -or- email your updated resume directly to Ron.Ehredt@Nidec.com

NOTE: This position Is Not open to external sourcing (Recruiting agencies)