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PLC Development Engineer
Job Description
Customer is looking PLC Program skill is a one of the main requirements*
*The principal task will be to ensure the correct PLC data is available to generate the required OEE reports and dashboards.*
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.
