Automation Programmer

Job Duties

• Maintain the plant's Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) including maintenance, troubleshooting, modifications, and expansions as related to the PLC and Scada and its interfaces to the MES system.
• Maintain plant PLC, server, and network systems including maintenance, troubleshooting, modifications, and expansions.
• Perform backups and disaster recovery tasks.
• Design MMI (Wonderware software) screens to match equipment identification provided by the Electrical Engineering Manager as user interfaces to the equipment controllers
• Provide training to operators and technicians on changes to MMI which would affect day-to-day plant operations.
• Provide electrical expertise to assist mechanical troubleshooting of plant equipment.
• Provide assistance to the Instrument Technicians as required.
• Perform programming and maintain PLC, VFD, MMI documentation, including but not limited to WonderWare, and Allen-Bradley Software.
• Specify and order parts as necessary to perform repairs or installations.
• Create and document tickets for corrective actions as issues with programming or new changes and updates are requested.
• Comply with all safety rules and plant policies, as well as FDA defined Good Manufacturing Policies (GMPs).
• Communicate with plant production, maintenance, and engineering personnel.
• Make periodic preventative maintenance inspections of all metering control instruments, diagnosing existing or potential trouble; clean, lubricate, calibrate, and adjust as conditions indicate.

Qualifications & Requirements

• AS or BS in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on, directly applicable experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years’ experience programming DES, PLC, MMI, and MES, including: Allen Bradley PLCs, from SLC500, PLC5, to ControlLogix systems, including DeviceNet and ControlNet systems; Square D and Omron PLC systems; Wonderware Software (InTouch and InTrack); AutoCAD Electrical; SQL and Access; MS Office including Word and Excel.
• Previous work in an industrial setting required, food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must have experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix Processors and RSLogix 5000, HMI interface programming, CAD drawing in schematic generation, industrial controls, as well as familiarity with NEC codes.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Must be self-motivated with a high level of initiative and a proactive approach.
• Must have complete familiarity with computer, hardware, network TCP/IP protocols, and server security systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Strong background in electronics/electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic equipment, PLC’s MMP’s, PC’s programming, NEC, NFPA-70E, and ISA standards.
• Strong background in an industrial environment, preferably a food manufacturing facility.
• Experience working with up to 480V, PLC’s, PC’s, MMI, control systems, instrumentation, and VFD’s.
• Must be able to meet physical, environmental, and mental requirements outlined on Job Specifications either with or without accommodation.