What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLC Technician position at Purem Novi Inc?
Objective of the position: Troubleshoot and program equipment using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using Siemens and Allen Bradley machinery.
Essential Duties: The position ensures that:
- Create backup data for PLC and peripheral equipment and maintain backup location for programs
- Responsible for maintaining 5S in department and periodically participating with audit process
- Prepare and develop work/design for new product launch
- Set up control programs on operator panels
- Troubleshoot electrical problems on automated equipment. Maintain and modify existing systems
- Updates PLC and operator panel programs to reflect changes in process or part numbers
Secondary Duties: The position incumbent ensures that:
- Conduct all business-related activities for, and on behalf of, Purem within the limits of applicable local, state and federal legal requirements
- Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all ENA policies related to TS 16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality
Recruitment Profile:
Professional background/Basic qualification/Work experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a 4 year college or technical school
- Minimum five years’ related experience in maintenance or programming role
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering design in the field of industrial automation, troubleshooting and servicing
- Minimum two years’ experience in industrial automotive plant environment
- Minimum two years’ experience with principle PLC manufacturers such as Allen-Bradley, GE Fanuc, or Siemens. Siemens preferred.
- Knowledge of electrical and safety design standards (NFPCA, NEC, IEC/EN 62061, etc.) required a plus
Technical Expertise:
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts, and operations, including calculations, percentages etc.
- Analytical-synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Designs work flows and procedures
- Business acumen- Understands business implications of decisions
- Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability
- Knowledge of engineering fundamentals , mechanical systems, automotive systems, and exhaust systems
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations