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.