PLC Controls Engineer-1 - Nidec Motor Corporation

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Job Summary

Job Description

Objective

Works under the direction of the Automation & Equipment Build Group Manager to assist in developing the startup of automation projects of all process lines

 Essential Responsibilities

• Ability to read, program and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic or other PLC based machine codes to resolve complex problems and/or optimize machine performance.
• Full lifecycle programming of PLCs, including the development of relay/ladder Logic
• Specific PLC I/O addressing assignments
• Identify and diagnose problems with little information remotely and on location to resolving mechanical/software issues, operating system bugs and reinstalling software or hardware.
• Lead and assist in system troubleshooting and repairs.  Determine root causes of electrical failure and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide on-site and remote support for installed systems requiring technical service assistance, including support on legacy systems
• Capable of ladder edits, transfers and installation of updated software using remote access tools
• Ability to integrate and/or modify controls to existing processes
• Setup and configuration of HMI stations
• Configure AC/DC drives and Servos
• Test Newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of specifications
• Provide lead or review for new equipment implementation, control system installations and modifications

Experience:  

• 5+ years’ experience programming PLC’s
• Experience with Omron or RS Logix 5000 PLC Controls is required
• Experience with ladder logic and ability to create and interpret ladder logic diagrams
• Robotic programming and/or motion/servo experience
• Experience with controls integrating electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to comprehend both written and verbal English language
• Ability to work on many projects simultaneously

Education:

• Associate’s Degree/ Bachelor’s Degree

Scope of Supervision:   N/A

Travel Required:  up to 10%

Physical Demand (Special Considerations): While performing the duties of this job, the employee consistently is required to use hands to handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.   

Keywords: PLC ladder logic, AC/DC drives, Servos, HMI, root cause, Omron PLC Controls, pneumatic, hydraulic systems, robotic programming, motion/servo

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, competencies and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional Job Details

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No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.