PLC Programmer & Control Engineer

The PLC Programmer & Control Engineer is responsible for system configuration, system programming, manufacturing process support, system inspection, acceptance tests at manufacturing/customers sites including installation and ongoing support. This position plays a key role in the control development and commissioning of SMARTECH’s worldwide installation base

Responsibilities

• Developing software for controlled Industrial Equipment, Including control loops for continuous processes. Programs will primarily be written using Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs, such as RS-Logic. 

• Developing software for HMI/Scada (Factory Talk, Intouch Wonderware, Wincc Professional).

• Knowledge and experience with communication protocol such as (Definition of new devices with Profinet Communications, Ethernet/Ip, Io-Link, Modbus).

• Knowledge and experience with Safety Standard.

• Supervision of electric cables wiring and installation of process control instruments and electric motors on tri-phase, single-phase systems, and 24v. 

• Diagnosing faults on the workshop floor and at the end user production site.

• Configuring Parameters for industrial components, such as VFD, Servo Motors, flow meters, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, transmitters etc.

• Installation and ongoing support, detecting Logical Process Faults and conducting troubleshooting.

• Work closely with the Project Manager.

• Assisting the Sales and Marketing team, to define customer configuration.

• Prepare for frequent travel abroad (North America, Europe and Asia) 

• Trip duration may one week or more (2-2.5 weeks).

• Performs special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to setup and operate equipment, such as Allen Bradley, RS Logic 5000, or Siemens PLC frequency converters, magnetic and mass flow meters, pressure and temperature sensors.

• Experience in HMI software, such as WinCC Flexible or Wonderware InTouch or Factory Talk.

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Programming or in Mechanical Engineering, specialize in computerized control or similar.

• A qualified electrician diploma – as an advantage 

• 5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in a global company.

• Prepared to perform physical tasks when required, such as for calibration and adjustments. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with teammates, managers and partners.

• Very good English and Hebrew and ability to converse well in both languages on a professional level.

• Ability to work under pressure, in an industrial noisy environment.

To apply for the job, please send your resume directly to [email protected].