Electrical Engineer / PLC Programmer - Somic Packaging, Inc.
Eagan, MN
About the Job
The Position:
PLC design and programming for packaging machines. Ensuring cooperation and the flow of information with all other project participants.
Job Duties:
- PLC programming of software for packaging machines and transport systems
- Programming software functions and sequential controls based on our standard software
- Supervising the download of PLC programs, HMI applications, and program parameters after initial machine power-up
- Ensuring machine safety and regulations conformity
- Complete tasks according to our timelines, requirement documents and to the project plan
- Supporting and troubleshooting inhouse and at customer site
- Offering training to the Technicians and other team members
- Working in coordination with Engineering and Production teams
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent
- Extensive knowledge of PLC programming, Rockwell experience is a must
- Expertise in Machine Expert and/or Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk View
- Sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical and software principles
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Excellent ability to work independently with no supervision
- Must have a keen eye for details and accuracy
- Willingness to travel
- Willingness for intercultural cooperation (especially with our German programming team)
- Ability to deal with program code that is mostly written in German (changeover to English/bilingual is planned)
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Pleasant working atmosphere
- 16 Days of annual PTO
- 10 Paid Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Spending Plan (with Employer contributions)
- Employer paid Life/AD&D, Short & Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Life/AD&D – Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 401K
- Safety Glasses Allowance (prescription and non-prescription)
- Safety Boots Allowance
- Employee Referral Incentives
Source : Somic Packaging, Inc.
