What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Controls Programmer position at Winpak Lane, Inc.?
The applicant will work in the Electrical Engineering Department assisting a team of programmers and control engineers in the development of PLC and HMI applications for high-speed servo motion control packaging machinery. The position of Machine Controls Programmer includes the responsibility for commissioning, programming, debugging, and support all aspects of software, and hardware utilized on automated motion controls systems for packaging machinery.
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Programming or six to ten years’ experience in a related field
Experience :
Must have a minimum of three years of experience working with, electrical controls systems, PLC’s, safety PLC, and HMI programming
Minimum of three years’ experience programming industrial automated equipment
Working knowledge of Rexroth motion control is a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Good understanding of industrial machine controls, electrical systems, PLC, safety PLC, and HMI programming with a working knowledge of multi-axis servo systems.
Good understanding of safety equipment and of safety PLC programs and integration
Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering blueprints
Critical thinker with the ability to troubleshoot and identify root cause and corrective action of machine issues.
Good project planning and organizational skills
Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills demonstrates a positive and can-do attitude.
Ability to work in a fast-paced cross-functional manufacturing organization, multi-task, and balance priorities
Creative, independent, detailed oriented, and hands-on with the ability to work with minimal supervision
Highly accountable to self and others, drives closure of tasks and completes quality work on time
Knowledge of current safety policies and machine directives like NFPA, OSHA regulations, and industrial processes.
Good understanding of standard communication protocols, (Ethernet IP, Sercos, Ethercat, and Powerlink) concepts, practices, and procedures related to the motion automation field
Knowledge of MS Office applications including WORD, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of UL, NEC, CE, NFPA79, OSHA electrical standards codes, and general safety electrical practices as per NFPA79E.
Basic understanding of the concepts of 5S and Lean Manufacturing
Duties and Responsibilities :
Assist in the development and support of PLC, safety PLC, and HMI programs for packaging machinery.
Responsible for integration of specialized hardware and software into manufacturing systems to enhance automation and control with an emphasis on efficiency
Commissions, load, setup, and support software for automated control systems
Prepare functional descriptions of process controls
Assist customers and / or co-workers with electrical / programming issues.
Provides electrical engineering support both on and off-site.
May be tasked with field installation work which will require travel to the customer facilities.
Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to service technicians.
Aid engineering teams with machine and control development.
Operate computer-assisted engineering design software and equipment required to perform engineering tasks.
Inspect completed installations and observe their operation to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
Assist with specifications for purchase of electrical components.
Adheres to all company policies, safety rules and safe work practices on site, while traveling and at customer’s location.
Maintains a highly professional image while representing Winpak Corporation.
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