Summary/Objective (summary and overall objectives of the job):

Serve as a Project Manager for team projects, managing engineering scope, cost, and schedule to deliver efficient, high-quality projects in a timely fashion.

Lead the project team in specifying hardware components and developing electrical wiring diagrams. He or she also reviews these documents for technical accuracy and ensures the design meets the controls requirements. 

Write Functional Descriptions based on the customer controls requirements.

Develop and test PLC programs.

Lead the team in performing onsite IO checks. 

Support the PLC program onsite until the system is in full production, performing maintenance and operator training.

Required Education and Experience:

Four Year Engineering Degree

Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC Programming Software (RS Logix, Studio 5000).

Ability to develop a PLC program from scratch or customize a program based on customer specific templates. 

Must have flexibility in programming style to adapt to customer standards. 

Proficiency in FactoryTalk and/or Ignition HMI development. 

Experience designing controls system networks using Ethernet, IO Link, and ControlNet. 

Experience designing, programming, and configuring VFD and servo systems, specifically Rockwell hardware. 

Knowledge of Safety Control Systems 

Five Years of Experience in packaging, converting, material handling, food / beverage or custom automation equipment.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Five or more years machine controls or packaging experience.

Experience as a control engineering lead for large capital projects. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Yes

Work Environment:

60-75% standard office setting

25-40% shop and manufacturing facility

Physical Demands:

Sufficient mobility to work in an office setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time. Must have ability to walk long distances and possess the flexibility to maneuver in and around machinery to take measurements. When on customer startups, must be able to travel long distances by car or plane and have the stamina to work extended hours (12 hours per day) for up to 14 continuous days.

Travel:

Up to 25%

Candidates for positions with Zepnick Solutions, Inc. must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. All offers of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-hire background check, and drug screen. 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Zepnick Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, consistent with federal, state, and municipal Equal Employment Opportunity law.