What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLC Programmer position at Pivot Search?

PLC Engineer – Chicago - $110k - $120k

Are you an experienced PLC Engineer?

Background and knowledge of Warehouse Automation?

Want to work for a progressive, innovative business?

Read on……………………….

A great opportunity for you to join a leading international warehouse automation company that has a great track record of optimising logistics automation for warehouses globally.

If you are an experienced PLC Engineer there is a fantastic opportunity for you to join an expanding team where you will integrate their innovative storage solutions with the customers warehouse operations.

Working across a broad range of customer sites you’ll have opportunity to use your background and experience to:

Implement, test, and commission Siemens TIA Portal-based PLC programs on-site.
Configure and troubleshoot Profinet, I/O Link, and Siemens Comfort Panels (TP/KTP series).
Troubleshooting electrical, SEW Drives or Ethercat issues.
Conduct on-site fault analyses, optimizations, and ensure smooth integration of automation systems.
Collaborate with project engineers and customers to fine-tune the installation according to project requirements.
Provide training and support to end users and local maintenance teams.
Create As-Built documentation after commissioning is complete.
Work closely with remote support teams for troubleshooting and issue resolution.

The business have a strong reputation for investing in your Training & Development, so no doubt their will be opportunities to progress internally.

Ideally your experience will include some of the following:

trong expertise in Siemens TIA Portal, ( SCL is a plus)
Solid knowledge of Profinet, I/O Link, and Siemens Comfort Panels.
Familiarity and basic understanding of the Twincat environment
Knowledge of SEW drives and the SEW Movitools/Movisuite programs.
Knowledge of how to interpret electrical schematics (e-plan)
Experience in PLC commissioning and troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
Ability to work independently .
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think analytically under pressure.
Willingness to travel extensively - majority of time spent on-site in the United States