What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLC Programmer with Rockwell /Siemens position at Cognizant?
Job Summary
The role will focus on the development of an OEE system for using OSI Pi that will connect to production lines through Kepware OPC. The principal task will be to ensure the correct PLC data is available to generate the required OEE reports and dashboards.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
• Define the PLC data needed for OEE.
• Review PLC code from vendors (mixture of Rockwell , Siemens etc) and do a gap analysis in
data requirements.
• Troubleshoot any connection issues between plc tags and Kepware.
• Work with OSI Pi developer on any PLC related topics.
• Design code changes to generate any missing data from PLCs.
• Work with OEM vendor controls engineers, as appropriate, to develop and test code
changes.
• Write change requests/change impact assessments to gain approval for implementing code
changes.
• Manage implementation of code changes.
Preferred Technical Skills:
• Expert knowledge on PLC programming ideally with Rockwell systems.
• Strong experience in the implementation of coding changes.
• Knowledge of OSI Pi systems integration with PLC systems.
• Knowledge of Kepware.
• Strong understanding of PLC data extraction and capabilities.
• Experience in generation / execution of software test plans.
• Experience in FAT, SAT, commissioning & validation of high-speed automation equipment
