Electrical Engineer / PLC Programmer

Company: Somic Packaging, Inc.
Job type: Full-time

The Position:
PLC design and programming for packaging machines. Ensuring cooperation and the flow of information with all other project participants.
 
Job Duties:
PLC programming of software for packaging machines and transport systems
Programming software functions and sequential controls based on our standard software
Supervising the download of PLC programs, HMI applications, and program parameters after initial machine power-up
Ensuring machine safety and regulations conformity
Complete tasks according to our timelines, requirement documents and to the project plan
Supporting and troubleshooting inhouse and at customer site
Offering training to the Technicians and other team members
Working in coordination with Engineering and Production teams
Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent
Extensive knowledge of PLC programming, Rockwell experience is a must
Expertise in Machine Expert and/or Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk View
Sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical and software principles
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Excellent ability to work independently with no supervision
Must have a keen eye for details and accuracy
Willingness to travel
Willingness for intercultural cooperation (especially with our German programming team)
Ability to deal with program code that is mostly written in German (changeover to English/bilingual is planned)
Benefits
Flexible working hours
Pleasant working atmosphere
16 Days of annual PTO
10 Paid Company Holidays
Medical, Dental and Vision
Health Spending Plan (with Employer contributions)
Employer paid Life/AD&D, Short & Long Term Disability
Voluntary Life/AD&D – Employee, Spouse, and Children
401K
Safety Glasses Allowance (prescription and non-prescription)
Safety Boots Allowance
Employee Referral Incentives

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