PLC Development Engineer

Summary

Join our team as a PLC Development Engineer and lead the entire project lifecycle, from concept to commissioning and ongoing support. You will manage multiple projects, collaborate with various engineering teams and customers, and mentor junior engineers. Responsibilities include product development, code development, testing, and deployment. You will also document system specifications and continuously improve development processes. This role requires extensive PLC and HMI programming experience and significant travel. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic team.

Requirements

• PLC programming: (Expert level knowledge in Rockwell required , Siemens, Schneider or other is expected)
• MUST be able to code, build, test, architect sortation code from scratch
• MUST be able to code, build, test, various PLC messaging for host interfaces from scratch
• HMI Programming: Intermediate level experience in one of the following (FactoryTalk View, FT Optix , Ignition, Wonderware, Indusoft)
• 5-10+ years' experience in a controls engineering or R&D controls development role
• Post and Parcel Experience is a requirement
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical
• Knowledge of 480vac 3-phase power, 120vac and 24VDC controls circuits
• Knowledge of Industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, etc.)
• Designs interfaces to devices such as network I/O, variable frequency drives, servos, camera/laser scanner ID systems and scales
• Customizing standard products to meet the requirements of each project
• Configures interfaces to WCS, WES, or other forms of host software systems based on customer requirements
• Customizing standard product code to meet the requirements of each project
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders
• Ability to navigate safely over and around warehouse automation equipment
• Physical stamina may be required for prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and/or working in cramped quarters
• Exposure to potentially dangerous tools and equipment amidst a variety of building materials is probable, as is occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop complex integrated systems
• Mentor Jr to mid-level engineers
• Oversee a sector of product and code development
• Partner with various vendors externally and engineering groups internally & externally to come up with code, development plan, test plan, and deployment & commissioning guide for new development activities
• Reading and understanding customer specification documentation and updating codeset functionality to match functional descriptions
• Operate independently and with minimal supervision
• Good organizational and leadership skills
• Collaborate and communicate with team members, project managers, and customers in a professional well written and spoken manner
• Document system specifications, interface designs, and test plans for Functional Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and Commissioning Acceptance Tests (CAT)
• Continuously improve the development process by incorporating best practices and industry standards
• Provide support for system commissioning, troubleshooting and integration activities
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps and Microsoft Windows OS

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure DevOps, JIRA, or Copia knowledge
• Routing experience, Flow management system experience
• Ecomm and/or Airport & Baggage experience