PLC Technician

Job Title: PLC Technician

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina

Pay Rate: Based on Experience

Job Summary: We are hiring for a PLC Technician who can troubleshoot and program equipment using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) using Siemens, Allen-Bradley and etc.

Essential Accountabilities:

• 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.
• Set up control programs on operator panels.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems on automated equipment. Maintain and modify existing systems.
• Update PLC and operator panel programs to reflect changes in processes or part numbers.
• Conduct all business related activities for, and on the behalf of, company within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
• Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all ENA polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality. Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Accountabilities:

• Conduct all business related activities for, and on the behalf of, company within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
• Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all ENA polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree or equivalent from a 2 year college or technical school.
• Minimum three 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 one year experience with principle PLC manufacturers such as Allen-Bradley, GE Fanuc, or Siemens. Siemens preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical and safety design standards (NFPA, NEC, IEC/EN 62061, etc.) required a plus
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Technical Expertise:

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations, percentages, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
• Analytical- Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability.
• Knowledge of engineering fundaments, mechanical systems, automotive systems, and exhaust systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge and skills.