PLC Controls Engineer

PLC Controls Engineer 3rd Shift

Client is confidential for now.

Location: Grand Prairie TX

Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Huge Plus (highly desired but not required) to Have Key Skills sought beyond AB PLC and 480V electrical knowledge/experience:

Fanuc Robot Spot tool and handling operation (Teach point programming on pick and place transfer robots)

Keyence Vison System Integration and FOV programming ( IV3 IV4)

3D Fanuc Vision Robotics Understanding (Not critical but if they have it great)

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Designing developing and troubleshooting all aspects of factory based electrical control systems equipment and machinery
• Familiar with and knowledge of installation programming and providing technical support of PLC based hardware and software such as AB GE and Siemens
• Performance of testing and maintaining various electronic equipment or machinery for use in manufacturing and power transmission systems
• Ability to reactively and proactively identify network communication issues troubleshoot electrical based problems on conveyor systems motors drives pumps etc.
• Use of computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments
• Evaluation of existing components and/or systems to ensure ongoing reliability and support of integrated turn-key equipment and machinery
• Develop modify or write operator interfaces and other platforms
• Familiar with knowledge and understanding of OSHA electrical safety rule and regulation such as NFPA-70E LOTO and Safe Cell Entry
• Willing and able to supervise guide and direct plant maintenance technicians as required

Project Execution

• Interpret production requirements identify and address design parameters and engineering problems and ensure solutions are implemented accurately and within budget
• Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design including electrical requirements robotic safety standards and motor controls
• Oversee project workflow support internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of projects expected quality and allotted budget
• Develop electrical and software design of customized solutions including manufacturing automation and safety systems while ensuring project scope is maintained without project scope creep
• Support manufactured build and validation of manufacturing automation and safety systems which include pneumatics servos vfds relays communication networks touchscreens pushbuttons robotic integration programming diagrams network diagrams and electrical drawings
• Critical thinking with exceptional problem solving skills able to work independently and in team based environments
• Proactive resourceful and highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in a high output environment as well as ability to balance multiple projects

Required Education and Key Qualifications Sought

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field
• 5 years of Electrical Controls/System Engineering industry experience
• Strong skills in ladder logic preferably Allen-Bradley Systems; PLC5 SLC and ControLogix 5000-5580.
• Strong Skills in HMI Design Preferably FactoryTalk View and Ignition; WonderWare. LabVIEW
• Familiarity with Ethernet/IP and basic networking applications and practices
• Working knowledge and understanding of plant power distribution equipment and controls
• Experience and working knowledge of robot teach points and programming code understanding