What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Controls Engineer / PLC Programmer position at Weiler Engineering?
Job Description
Job Description
Weiler Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer / PLC Programmer to join our team in Elgin, IL.
Weiler Engineering, Inc., is America's leading provider of aseptic custom packaging for the pharmaceutical and healthcare applications since 1959. Weiler Engineering focus is to provide the most advanced aseptic liquid processing technology through customized ASEP-TECH® Blow / Fill / Seal machinery and integrated services. Visit our website at www.weilerengineering.com.
Sponsorships not available
Summary / Objective
The Electrical Controls Engineer / PLC Programmer will program, test, and maintain large-scale electrical / electronic equipment and machinery for use in automated manufacturing.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include programming the manufacturing process for electrical equipment, using PLC programming software to produce and troubleshoot PLC programs. An understanding of electrical troubleshooting techniques and common network protocols is required. Siemens PLC is preferred.
- Primary functions will be PLC and HMI programming. These programs are integrated with several other devices such as servo drives, vision systems, and pneumatic / hydraulic devices.
- Review specifications and standard practices - inclusive of the internal hardwire and logic standards, general specifications, and scope of work.
- Review projects including job specifications and assist with sales orders.
- Design requirements which include establishing summaries, generating a sequence of operations, reviewing cycle time studies and dimension switch layouts, generation of design packages, design logic, enter logic and the design of Smart displays (HMI).
- Will be responsible for the programming, installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software. Working with the team to find and develop new solutions for the machines.
Required Education and Experience
Physical Demands
This position is active and requires the ability to walk, bend, squat, carry stoop, kneel, crouch, or stand for periods of time.
Travel
Willing to travel domestically / internationally and obtain all health requirements subject by both airlines and specific entrance / exit essential requisites per visited county (Countries).
