What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLC Programmer position at Actalent?
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented PLC Programmer with excellent communication skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing control and power systems for industrial machinery, programming PLCs, drives, and safety controllers, and managing electrical parts inventory.
Responsibilities
- Design control and power systems for industrial machinery.
- Program PLCs, drives, and safety controllers.
- Requisition electrical parts and manage inventory.
- Create electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
- Consult and advise with electrical integrators during equipment building.
- Assign electrical part numbers and develop Bills of Materials (BOM) in Excel or AutoCAD.
- Collaborate with mechanical designers to resolve interface questions promptly.
- Prepare transmittal letters for drawings and documentation.
- Develop wire schedules for field interconnections.
- Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with customers.
- Perform Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) at customer locations.
- Interface with electrical contractors for fieldwork.
- Communicate with customers regarding electrical design and address their questions.
- Provide quotes for electrical costs for machinery to customers.
Essential Skills
- Electrical design
- PLC programming
- Knowledge of BOM creation
- Proficiency in electrical design software and tools
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Associate's degree (2-year) or Bachelor's degree (4-year) in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Work Environment
You will be working in a start-up mentality environment with a close-knit team. The facility is new and refurbished with upgraded office and kitchen spaces. The company fosters a family environment with long tenures, with most individuals being there for over 25 years. Additionally, there are capital investments from the parent company and opportunities to work on custom equipment for new projects.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Burlington,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $38 - $48