Contract type : 9 month contract onsite
Contract rate : $50/hour
Relocation assistance : No
Visa Sponsorship : No
Experience level : MidSenior (5 years experience)
General Description
- Our client is seeking a skilled PLC Programmer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing programming testing and maintaining PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems used in industrial automation processes within the plastics industry.
- The PLC Programmer will collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure efficient and reliable operation of manufacturing systems.
Our client is needing someone capable of designing/programming a system around acquiring realtime data from the machines on the manufacturing floor. All machine information to flow into the ERP system (Delmia)
Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required
- Associates degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Proficiency in PLC programming languages such as ladder logic structured text or function block diagram
- Experience with PLC hardware and software platforms commonly used in the plastics industry (ex: AllenBradley Siemens Schneider Electric)
- Strong understanding of industrial automation principles and practices specific to plastics manufacturing processes with ability to interpret technical drawings schematics and wiring diagrams related to plastics production equipment
- Excellent problemsolving skills and attention to detail especially in the context of plastics manufacturing environments
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment within the plastics industry is preferred
- Experience with Raspberry Pi for automation or control applications is a plus
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop PLC programs based on project requirements and specifications for plastics manufacturing processes
- Design and implement control systems for automated machinery and processes within the plastics industry
- Configure and troubleshoot PLC hardware and software components specific to plastics production lines
- Conduct testing and debugging of PLC programs to ensure proper functionality in plastics manufacturing environments
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to integrate PLC systems with other control systems and equipment used in plastics manufacturing
- Provide technical support and assistance to production and maintenance teams working with plastics processing equipment
- Document and maintain detailed records of PLC programs configurations and modifications for plastics manufacturing systems
- Stay updated on industry trends technologies and best practices related to PLC programming and automation within the plastics industry
Measurement of Performance:
- Satisfactory and timely completion of assigned Quality Manufacturing IT goals.
- Attitude towards work and willingness/ability to cooperate with coworkers and supervisor.
- Ability to interact effectively with the users and other team members.
- Ability to adapt to new systems and technology accept responsibility and identify areas for innovation and improvement.
- Ability to recognize problem areas and act accordingly to correct those problems.
- Overall effectiveness and efficiency of Quality Manufacturing IT as well as degree of user satisfaction with IT provided services.
Requirements
Must have:
- Minimum of 5 Years of experience is required.
- Ladder logic
- PLC programming
- Plastics mfg experience
- Strong problem solving skills
- Familiar with a machinetomachine communication protocol that enables data exchange between sensors and cloud applications
- OPC UA Codesys
- Managing projects selfdriven
- Python (Highly Preferred)
Nice to have:
- Modbus
- HMI
- SCADA
- Raspberry Pi
- IQMS/Delmia ERP experience
Must have: Minimum of 5 Years of experience is required. Ladder logic PLC programming Plastics mfg experience Strong problem solving skills Familiar with a machine-to-machine communication protocol that enables data exchange between sensors and cloud applications OPC UA Codesys Managing projects self-driven Python (Highly Preferred) Nice to have: Modbus HMI SCADA Raspberry Pi IQMS/Delmia ERP experience