PLC Programmer/Robot Programmer

Pioneer Industrial Systems is a growing company that designs, builds, and supports industrial automation. We are looking for a motivated controls engineer that has experience in designing PLC, robotic and HMI programs for industrial automation systems. Up to 25% travel is required for service calls, start-up, as well as commissioning of automated equipment at customer facilities.

Candidates should possess a sense of ownership and pride in their work, a willingness to work as part of a team as well as on their own, and the ability to problem-solve and think critically.

Pioneer Industrial Systems is dedicated to fulfilling our six Core Values and we hire employees who match these core values.

Ethical : acts morally, is honest, does what is right, and reports unethical behavior to appropriate leadership

Optimistic: positive can-do attitude, flexible, realistic, and open to ideas

Team Player : eagerly, respectfully and understandably working together and sharing ideas for the good of the company.

Innovative: speaks up with new ideas; creative thinking with the ability to simplify

Goal Driven: works smart to achieve both individual and organizational goals

Accountable: takes ownership of actions, commitments, tasks, and responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design machine controls including writing PLC, robotic and HMI programs from scratch. Integrating with other components such as vision systems, drives, recipe management systems, Level 2 database systems, etc.
• Perform safety risk analysis and safety circuit integration, Solutions range from hard-wired safety circuits to Guard Logix Safety PLCs.
• Integrate, setup, and configure vision systems to perform part recognition, part position, robot guidance, and quality inspections. Prevalent vision systems used are Fanuc 2D and 3D iR Vision, Keyence, and Cognex.
• Design and set up Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet networks for communication to internal cell components, as well as external databases and level 2 plant systems.
• Experience configuring and programming Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs. Siemens and Beckhoff programming experience a plus.
• Fanuc robot experience is a plus.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Interface with customers to understand their needs and provide assistance in solving customer issues. This support is done both remotely and onsite.
• Produce documentation on the operation of the automated equipment.
• Start-up equipment on-site at the customer facility, provide training, and service support.

Desired Education and Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience and associate degree required; preferably related to automation, robotics, or manufacturing.
• Experience with FANUC robots and controllers and/or experience with PLC programming, Allen Bradley/Rockwell Logix, and/or Siemens
• A solid understanding of Electrical and Mechanical systems as they pertain to automated machinery.
• Possess organizational skills, maintain a neat and organized work environment, track project timing, and cost to project plan.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime on an as-needed basis.

Benefit package

* Paid vacation

* PTO days, depending on date of hire, 3 new PTO days each January

* 70% company match on employee health insurance plan

* 50% company match on spouse and dependents health insurance plan

* $25,000 paid life insurance

Supplemental insurances available for purchase (vision, dental, family insurances, accident and disability, additional life insurance, etc.)

* Company 401(k) match, up to 3.5%

100% match on first 1%, 50% match on additional 1%, max match of 3.5%

* Holiday pay begins 90 days after your start date. Paid Holidays are as follows:

New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving

Day, Day After Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

location can be out either our Alvordton HQ or Toledo Office with the possibility of remote work with occasional on-site support.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montpelier, OH 43543

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000