PLC Development Engineer

The PLC Development Engineer will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle, including concept development, design, programming, FAT, initial on-site commissioning, and ongoing support for said product. You will manage multiple products/projects as the PLC Development Engineer and collaborate with various engineering disciplines, project management, Controls & HMI engineering teams, electrical engineering teams, and various customers groups.

·         As a PLC Development Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and developing complex integrated systems, mentoring Jr to mid-level engineers, and overseeing a sector of product and code development.

·         Product Development – Partner with various vendors externally and engineering groups internally & externally to come up with code, development plan, test plan, and deployment & commissioning guide for new development activites.

·         Reading and understanding customer specification documentation and updating codeset functionality to match functional descriptions

·         Self-motivated, with the ability to operate independently and with minimal supervision

·         Must have good organizational and leadership skills

·         Collaborate and communicate with team members, project managers, and customers in a professional well written and spoken manner. 

·         Document system specifications, interface designs, and test plans for Functional Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and Commissioning Acceptance Tests (CAT).

·         Continuously improve the development process by incorporating best practices and industry standards.

·         Provide support for system commissioning, troubleshooting and integration activities.

·         Proficient with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps and Microsoft Windows OS

·         Plus - Microsoft Azure DevOps, JIRA, or Copia knowledge

·         Plus – Routing experience, Flow management system experience

HMI Programming: Intermediate level experience in one of the following (FactoryTalk View, FT Optix , Ignition, Wonderware, Indusoft)

·         5-10+ years' experience in a controls engineering or R&D controls development role.

·         Post and Parcel Experience is a requirement, Ecomm and/or Airport & Baggage experience is a plus

·         Knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical

·         Knowledge of 480vac 3-phase power, 120vac and 24VDC controls circuits

·         Knowledge of Industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, etc.) 

·         Designs interfaces to devices such as network I/O, variable frequency drives, servos, camera/laser scanner ID systems and scales. 

·         Customizing standard products to meet the requirements of each project 

·         Configures interfaces to WCS, WES, or other forms of host software systems based on customer requirements

·         Customizing standard product code to meet the requirements of each project 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.  

When traveling the job environment shifts to a site-based, typically industrial. When traveling this role routinely uses appropriate PPE, electrical diagnostic tools, electrical implementation tools, laptops, and networking equipment.  

- Ability to lift 25 pounds 

- Ability to climb ladders 

- Ability to navigate safely over and around warehouse automation equipment 

- Physical stamina may be required for prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and/or working in cramped quarters. 

- Exposure to potentially dangerous tools and equipment amidst a variety of building materials is probable, as is occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts. 

- The noise level in the work environment can vary from being relatively quiet to moderate, to excessive.  

- Valid driver’s license