PLC Programmer & Control Engineer

The PLC Programmer & Control Engineer is responsible for system configuration, system programming, manufacturing process support, system inspection, and acceptance tests at manufacturing/customer 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-Logix.

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

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

• Knowledge and experience with Safety Standards.

• 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 be one week or more (2-2.5 weeks).

• Performs special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to set-up 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, Wonderware InTouch and Factory Talk.

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Programming or in Mechanical Engineering, specializing 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.

• Excellent 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].