PLC Technician Relocation Assistance
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Job Location:
Charleston, SC - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 95000 - 110000
Posted on:
05-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
DIRECT HIRE: An amazing opportunity for an experienced PLC Technician to join a dynamic team in the Wilmington Delaware area. The PLC Technician is responsible for maintaining troubleshooting and programming Siemens PLC and drive systems within a pharmaceutical packaging environment. This role supports ongoing production reliability equipment optimization and IT-related automation infrastructure across both the local and international manufacturing network. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Siemens PLC programming electrical/mechanical troubleshooting and industrial automation.
Salary Range: $95K - $110K
Base Schedule: M-F 8am - 5pm (Must be available for occasional off-shift or weekend support as needed for production)
Essential Responsibilities:
PLC & Automation Support
While performing the duties of this job this team member is occasionally required to stand walk sit use hands to handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job this team member is working within normal manufacturing conditions at a moderate noise level. On occasion they may need to perform some duties within the hot dusty or cramped areas. Additional PPE is required.
Once you apply please text PLC to for a faster reply.
INDH
Salary Range: $95K - $110K
Base Schedule: M-F 8am - 5pm (Must be available for occasional off-shift or weekend support as needed for production)
Essential Responsibilities:
PLC & Automation Support
- Program troubleshoot and maintain Siemens PLC/HMI systems and associated automation controls
- Lead programming efforts for new installations modifications and process improvements
- Analyze test and debug PLC code to ensure reliable validated production performance
- Maintain and document changes to PLC logic programs specifications and electrical schematics
- Provide technical assistance on control system errors alarms and performance issues
- Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on high-speed packaging equipment
- Support daily maintenance tasks including installations repairs and preventive maintenance
- Identify root causes of system faults and recommend/implement solutions for improved uptime
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to drive equipment optimization
- Assist in maintaining production-related IT infrastructure including HMI interfaces server backups and equipment communications
- Install configure and support industrial computers telephony and peripheral systems
- Ensure compliance with IT standards for pharmaceutical production systems
- Provide on-site technical support training and collaboration during international visits
- Create and update SOPs PM tasks change controls and technical documentation for PLC systems
- Participate in safety quality and compliance audits as required by cGMP and internal procedures
- Provide technical training for operations and maintenance personnel on automated systems
- Participate in capital projects and system upgrades related to automation and process control
- Identify and recommend automation improvements tied to yield throughput and reliability
- Support lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives as applicable
- Support shared automation and maintenance responsibilities across company plants in Germany
- Coordinate with international teams on standardization best practices and equipment optimization
- Travel to Germany approximately 1520% of the time estimated at 4 trips per year for 12 weeks per trip
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Technology Mechatronics Automation or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 35 years of experience in industrial PLC programming and troubleshooting (Siemens strongly preferred).
- Hands-on experience with Siemens S7 TIA Portal WinCC or equivalent HMI software.
- Proficiency with industrial control systems including VFDs sensors relays and safety circuits.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics P&IDs and mechanical diagrams.
- Familiarity with cGMP FDA or regulated manufacturing environments is a strong plus.
- Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced production setting.
While performing the duties of this job this team member is occasionally required to stand walk sit use hands to handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job this team member is working within normal manufacturing conditions at a moderate noise level. On occasion they may need to perform some duties within the hot dusty or cramped areas. Additional PPE is required.
Once you apply please text PLC to for a faster reply.
INDH
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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