What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLC Programmer position at Aero Mod Inc?
Summary
Located in Manhattan. Kansas, Aero-Mod designs, manufactures, and supports advanced wastewater treatment solutions for municipalities, industries, developers, and government agencies. With a strong focus on energy efficiency, reliability, and environmental compliance, we help new plants launch successfully and support existing facilities in optimizing performance. Our innovative technologies and hands-on consulting services ensure our systems operate as designed, delivering clean water and sustainable outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, program, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, and VFD control systems
- Independently perform the installation, configuration, calibration, and commissioning of complex electrical control systems and instrumentation of projects
- Diagnose complex system-level issues and develop long-term corrective and preventative solutions
- Analyze and modify existing control logic and system architectures to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability
- Perform advanced diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and corrective actions on industrial controls systems including electrical panels, resolving
- Analyze and interpret detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, blueprints, and technical documentation to support system installation, troubleshooting, and design modifications in regulated wastewater environments.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company standards, and industry best practices
- Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system architecture and operational procedures
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and management teams to plan and execute automation projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Traveling (25%-50%)
Education & Experience
- 3 years of experience as an Electrical Controls Technician in a manufacturing or controls integration environment preferred
- Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI programming, and troubleshooting
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology or related field preferred
Key Success Factors
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other team members
- Ability to translate data into quantifiable actions/deliverables
Job Type: Full-time
Aero-Mod offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
- 401 (k) plans with 401 (k) Safe Harbor Match
- Paid training and development opportunities
- Flexible schedules
In addition, eligible employees are offered:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
Aero-Mod is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Employment at Aero-Mod is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references, successful completion of a background check and drug test, and the signing of all on-boarding documents.