Lead Industrial Programmer - Engineering & Automation

About the role

Pillar Innovations is seeking a Lead Industrial Programmer - Engineering & Automation to join our team. This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys both high-level problem-solving and hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Support a diverse mix of projects, including custom electromechanical equipment, control panels, robotics, vision systems, drives, and other industrial automation technologies.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to assigned engineering personnel while collaborating closely with technicians, engineers, project managers, and customers to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee and perform SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) development.
• Oversee and advise as to PLC and HMI programming, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting on machines, production lines, conveyor systems, etc.
• Oversee integration of various instrumentation such as pressure sensors, load cells, flow meters, etc.
• Create project bids on projects as needed and review and approve bids from other personnel.
• Direct and define the scope of work and be able to communicate parameters with customers and Engineering personnel.
• Recognize, maintain, and pursue business opportunities with new and existing 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.

Requirements

• Over 8 years’ relevant programming experience.
• Possess relevant programming certifications or coursework.
• Advanced proficiency with personal computers to include Microsoft Office Suite, setup, configuration, networking, IP Addresses, etc.
• Active as a customer point of contact.
• Possess advanced proficiency with PLC and HMI software such as Siemens, Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, and Ignition.
• Possess a strong understanding of overall industrial systems, processes, and control methods.
• Experience bidding/quoting required.

Qualifications

• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

• Expert-level knowledge of industrial controls.
• Strong automation programming background.
• Willingness to be hands-on in both shop and field environments.
• Flexibility to travel with overnight stays and overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage, Life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with Company Match, Short/Long term disability, Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid 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, Overtime available as applicable.
• Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Pay

USD $35.00/Hr. USD $50.00/Hr.