What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation and IoT Digitalization Engineer position at Midrex Technologies, Inc.?
Description
At Midrex, you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. You’ll be part of a great team—with plenty of autonomy—to bring out your best. And you’ll be well compensated and have a best-in-class benefits package. Take a look:
Qualifications
Position Summary:
The individual in this role has a passion for technology, learns fast, embraces change, and can work closely with non-technical business teammates to simplify complex ideas, understand unique challenges, and help solve business challenges impacting people, processes, and technology. We are seeking a talented Electrical Engineer with expertise in PLC programming for Siemens products and other PLC systems to join ourdynamic team.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Required:
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Midrex is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Midrex will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the People and Culture department.
At Midrex, you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. You’ll be part of a great team—with plenty of autonomy—to bring out your best. And you’ll be well compensated and have a best-in-class benefits package. Take a look:
- Competitive benefits effective from Day 1
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching (up to 6%)
- Profit sharing with 401(k) bonus
- 4 weeks of paid vacation (Inclusive of EOY Office Closure)
- Generous overtime for qualified positions
- Tuition reimbursement
- Raffles for professional sports tickets
- Half-day Fridays
- Flexible home/office work practices
- Paid time to volunteer
- Employee recognition awards
Qualifications
Position Summary:
The individual in this role has a passion for technology, learns fast, embraces change, and can work closely with non-technical business teammates to simplify complex ideas, understand unique challenges, and help solve business challenges impacting people, processes, and technology. We are seeking a talented Electrical Engineer with expertise in PLC programming for Siemens products and other PLC systems to join ourdynamic team.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- N/A
- Design, develop, and implement PLC programs for Siemens automation systems and other PLC platforms.
- Troubleshoot and maintain existing PLC systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate PLC systems with other automation and control systems.
- Conduct testing and validation of PLC programs to ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Provide technical support and training to internal teams and clients on Siemens and other PLC systems.
- Prepare and maintain documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and user manuals.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in PLC technology and industry trends.
- Develop and implement IIoT solutions to enhance automation and control systems.
- Integrate IIoT devices and sensors with PLC systems to collect and analyze data for predictive maintenance and process optimization.
- Collaborate with IT and OT teams to ensure seamless connectivity and data flow between IIoT devices and enterprise systems.
Required:
- Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms and services for IIoT (Azure IoT, AWS IoT).
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 5 or more years of experience in PLC programming, specifically with Siemens products (S7-1200, S7-1500, TIA Portal) or other systems (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Schneider Electric, Honeywell).
- 3 years of experience in using Siemens programming software (STEP 7, WinCC) and other PLC programming tools.
- Certification in Siemens PLC programming.
- Experience with HMI/SCADA/DCS systems.
- Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet).
- Familiarity with additional PLC programming.
- Experience with data analytics and machine learning for IIoT applications.
- Up to 15-20% domestically and internationally.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15-20 pounds at times.
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Midrex is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Midrex will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the People and Culture department.
