ANNUAL RANGE $90,000.00 TO $125,000.00 BASED ON EXPERIENCE Machine Controls Programmer 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 or Programming preferred; or related experience
Knowledge: - 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.
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.
- Up to 30% travel may be required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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