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This position is offered as a contract engagement with eligibility for conversion to full-time ... Establish a process data historian (e.g., AVEVA PI, InfluxDB) to capture and store time-series ...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Alameda, CA

$103K - $141K/yr

This position is offered as a contract engagement with eligibility for conversion to full-time ... Establish a process data historian (e.g., AVEVA PI, InfluxDB) to capture and store time-series ...

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PLC Controls Engineer

PLC Controls Engineer

DivIHN Integration Inc

Hickory, NC • On-site

$69K - $89K/yr

Contractor

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

DivIHN (pronounced “divine”) is a CMMI ML3-certified Technology and Talent solutions firm. Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations. Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent.

Visit us at https://divihn.com/find-a-job/ to learn more and view our open positions.

 
Please apply or call one of us to learn more

For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist
Hari at (224) 507-1278
 
Title: PLC Controls Engineer
Location: Hickory, NC
Duration: 6 Months
 
Initial 6-month contract, but there is a strong possibility of early conversion to full-time based on performance and upcoming workload.
 
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
 
Work Hours and Schedule:
• Nominal working hours are M – F, 8 AM – 5 PM
• Occasional overtime may be required
• 100% On-site (No hybrid/remote option)
 
Relocation: Open to non-local candidates willing to travel/relocate; virtual interviews are available.

Travel: Negligible
 
Description:
 
Primary Purpose: 
The role is primarily focused on capital projects, specifically upgrading obsolete process platforms to current technologies.
The hiring manager is looking for a "drop-in" candidate who can lead projects with minimal supervision after learning Client -specific standards.

Key Responsibilities:
• Create and modify Allen Bradley PLC programs for our fiber optic cable production plant.
• Design and implement new control systems projects.
• Mentor and train junior controls engineers
• Manage the controls engineering scope of process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects.
• Implement robust, cost-effective automation and process machine control systems.
• Interface with external system integrators to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to Client’s facility.
• Participate in all phases of the project including design, fabrication, off-line integration and testing, installation, production start-up support, training of plant personnel, and technology transfer.
• Independently follow construction of equipment in vendors’ facilities.
PPE Required
• Safety Shoes
• Safety Glasses
• Ear Plugs in areas required.
• High Vis. vest.
Educations and Experience:
• BSEE / BSCS / BSME / BSMET with 4+ years manufacturing experience working with PLCs / HMIs / VFDs controlling process and automation equipment; other engineering will be considered with relevant work experience.
Required Skills:
• Must have experience in programming of Allen Bradley ControlLogix v20 systems or higher and the ability to generate, debug and modify PLC code – ladder logic, structured text and function block diagram.
• Must be able to generate and interpret electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical 2023 for systems design including control panel layouts, component documentation, and schematics. Prepare initial CAD design layouts of both complete electrical controls systems and control sub-sections. Review electrical drawing packages for conformance to Client's standards.
• Must have the ability to reach fundamental understanding of process issues utilizing sound troubleshooting skills.
• Must have experience in programming of HMI / SCADA systems programming in a plant environment including higher level communications protocols.
• Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, machine/motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, VFD and Servo programming, communication protocols, and practical application.
• Ensure proactive safety measures for all equipment and processes. Seeks to identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues using NEC, NFPA, and other pertinent safety codes.
• Ensure safety procedures, such as Lock-Out Tag-Out, are always followed.
• Work closely with support technicians to resolve equipment issues.
• Capable of executing project assignments, in a team-based environment, with minimal supervision.
• Thoroughly carry out assignments to completion.
• Allen-Bradley Expert: Deep experience with Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 (specifically Version 20 through Version 37).
• Schematic Design: Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical to create and modify electrical drawings.
Desired Skills:
• Extrusion and cable winding experience
• Entrepreneurial (able to conceive and design a control system never demonstrated).
• Visionary (understands the big picture and can project this view).
• Knowledge of legacy controls equipment, networks, and software.
• Experience with the OSI PI (historian) interface.
• iFix 5.9 or higher experience
• Beckhoff PLC experience.
• Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
 
Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Experience across various industrial programming platforms (though the focus is Allen-Bradley).
• A background that includes a "technician path" or a strong comfort level with "twisting wires" and physical panel work when needed.
 
Experience Level: Minimum of 4 years in controls, though 8–10 years is the target for this level.
 
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering is mandatory. (Required for any future full-time conversion).
 
Interview Process:
Resume Screening: Focus on stability (avoiding "job hoppers") 
Manager Phone Screen and Technical Interview (Virtual)

About us:
DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.