PLC Field Engineer II

HAT YOU GET TO DO

Preparation of projects in the office

Creation of the system control PLC program

Installation, configuration, and commissioning of the system on-site

Performance of system component and system overall performance tests

Support to the PLC development department if new products or stations are developed

Testing and function verification of electrical control cabinets

Verification and acceptance testing of pre-assembled stations and machines

Electrical installation and support if requested or necessary

Troubleshooting of electrical issues on-site

Creation and correction of electrical schematics of the installation based on the final installation on-site

Training of Customer/on-site maintenance personnel

Training of new PLC Field Engineers in office and on-site

On-site customer service (hotline) support

Remote customer service support for existing customers

Customer service interventions on-site

Remote PLC commissioning support, if required

Alignment with safety requirements at the jobsite

Coordination of daily job duties/tasks on-site with the Customer and project teams

Continuous updating and sharing of technical notes (Knowledge Database)

Technical point of contact of the assigned project

Performance of quality checks on-site

Preparation and review of daily and weekly reports

Regular check and maintenance of project milestones

WHO YOU ARE

Bachelor's degree in a related field required

In-depth knowledge of PLC programming control systems (Siemens or Allen Bradley)

Solid knowledge of electrical systems

Knowledge of Knapp procedures and processes

Experienced with project procedures

Knowledge of computer systems and Windows

Working Conditions and Environment:

Overtime as required by work

Travel is required as follows:60-80% travel if traveling to the Customers site or 20% travel or less if relocating or local to the Customers site

Mandatory training at our training facility in Kennesaw, Georgia may be required during your employment

Professional office etiquette is required at all times

Physical requirement may include sitting, stooping, bending, visual acuity, finger dexteri-ty, walking, and/or lifting up to 50 pounds

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Passport or ability to obtain a passport

WHAT YOU WILL GET

Ability to work from home 2 days a week and Half-day Fridays when in office.

New, state-of-the-art, office complex, showroom, and automation test center in Kennesaw, GA

Industry competitive compensation

Great benefits with competitive employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more.

401k with employer match and no vesting.

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Subsidized child-care

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Subsidized food delivery

Monthly team building and celebrations

Quarterly employee events

Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability, and volunteering

KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPPs drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy, and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during off-hours.