Industrial Programmer 2 - Grantsville, MD

About the role

The Engineering & Automation group at Pillar Innovations is seeking an Industrial Automation Programmer 2 to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing, programming, and deploying advanced automation systems across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Use expertise in Rockwell or Siemens PLC and HMI programming to develop and troubleshoot automation solutions for machines, conveyor systems, production lines, and more.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and project managers to interpret electrical schematics, configure control components, and ensure systems are fully tested and commissioned to meet customer needs.
• Lead engineering personnel and contribute to a wide variety of custom automation projects.
• Recognize and pursue additional business opportunities with new and existing customers.
• Integrate various instrumentation such as pressure sensors, load cells, flow meters, etc.
• Understand the scope of work and communicate parameters with customers.
• Recognize and recommend improvements and enhancements to customers.
• Recognize and immediately communicate design changes to Engineers and Project Management that are not included in the Scope of Work or active Change Orders.
• Work safely in proximity to a variety of voltages such as 24VDC, 120VAC, 480VAC, single phase and 3-phase.
• Interpret electrical drawings and documentation for custom machines, systems, and products.
• Configure controls components such as VFDs, servo drives, machine vision systems, robot controllers, field IO racks, etc.

Requirements

• 6+ years’ relevant programming work experience.
• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possess relevant programming certifications or coursework preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with personal computers to include Microsoft Office Suite, setup, configuration, networking, IP Addresses, etc.
• Active as a customer point of contact.
• Proficient with PLC and HMI software such as Siemens, Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, and Ignition required.
• Possesses a strong understanding of overall industrial systems, processes, and control methods.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency with personal computers to include Microsoft Office Suite, setup, configuration, networking, IP Addresses, etc.
• Proficient with PLC and HMI software such as Siemens, Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, and Ignition required.
• Possesses a strong understanding of overall industrial systems, processes, and control methods.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Health/Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short/Long term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment
• On-the-job mentoring and training
• Internal job postings
• Performance and salary reviews
• Employee feedback program
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
• Bonuses and incentives for working safely
• Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
• PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Advancement through defined employee career paths
• Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children

Pay

• $30.00/Hr.
• $45.00/Hr.