PLC Controls Engineer (Allen-Bradley)

Position: PLC Controls Engineer (Allen-Bradley)

Location: Georgetown, KY, 40324

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Hybrid

Travel: 50 % travel.

Pay Rate: $35.00-35.00/Hourly/W2

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry, our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.

Job Description

• The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the electrical design on mechanical/hydraulic power stamping presses and related automation upgrades.
• This Includes HMI Design, PLC Design, Safety PLC Design, Hardwire Layouts, Panel Layouts, Risk Assessments, Field Device Layouts, Installation Supervision and Full Line Commissioning. Detailed description:

HMI Design

• Create new HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware
• Modify existing HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware
• Review and verify HMI programs during customer buyoffs

PLC Design

• Create new PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware
• Modify existing PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware
• Review and verify PLC design during customer buyoffs

Safety PLC Design

• Create new Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware
• Modify existing Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware
• Review and verify Safety PLC design during customer buyoffs

Hardwire Layouts

• Create new Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Modify existing Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Review and verify Hardwire Layout during customer buyoffs

Panel Layouts

• Create new Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software
• Modify existing Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software
• Review and verify Panel Layouts during customer buyoffs

Risk Assessments

• Preform Risk Assessments on projects regarding bid selection, hardware procurement, and installation timing

Field Device Layouts

• Create new Field Device Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Modify existing Field Device Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Review and verify Field Device Layouts during customer buyoffs

Installation Supervision

• Supervise Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights during installation of various Press upgrades
• Provide direction on installation tasks to Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights
• Problem solve any construction related items during installation

Full Line Commissioning

• Provide Full Line Commissioning support before, during, and after installation of various press upgrade projects which includes PLC, Electrical, and Mechanical support

Requirements:

• BS in Electrical Engineering/technologies or technician degree or Equivalent Work Experience.
• AutoCad Electrical Experience
• PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Mitsubishi and Siemens preferred) – Must Have
• Electrical hardware design experience
• Experience with equipment installation and commissioning
• Ability to multitask.
• Works well within a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.