The PLC Programmer & Control Engineer is responsible for system configuration, system programming, manufacturing process support, system inspection, acceptance tests at manufacturing/customers sites including installation and ongoing support. This position plays a key role in the control development and commissioning of SMARTECH’s worldwide installation base.
· Developing software for controlled Industrial Equipment, Including control loops for continuous processes. Programs will primarily be written using Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs, such as RS-Logic.
· Developing software for HMI/Scada (Factory Talk, Intouch Wonderware, Wincc Professional).
· Knowledge and experience with communication protocol such as (Definition of new devices with Profinet Communications, Ethernet/Ip, Io-Link, Modbus).
· Knowledge and experience with Safety Standard.
· Supervision of electric cables wiring and installation of process control instruments and electric motors on tri-phase, single-phase systems, and 24v.
· Diagnosing faults on the workshop floor and at the end user production site.
· Configuring Parameters for industrial components, such as VFD, Servo Motors, flowmeters, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, transmitters etc.
· Installation and ongoing support, detecting Logical Process Faults and conducting troubleshooting.
· Work closely with the Project Manager.
· Assisting the Sales and Marketing team, to define customer configuration.
· Prepare for frequent travel abroad (North America, Europe and Asia).
· Trips duration 1-2.5 weeks.
· Performs special projects as assigned.
· Ability to setup and operate equipment, such as Allen Bradley, RS Logic 5000, or Siemens PLC frequency converters, magnetic and mass flow meters, pressure and temperature sensors.
· Experience in HMI software, such as WinCC Flexible or Wonderware InTouch or Factory Talk.
· B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Programming or in Mechanical Engineering, specialize in computerized control or similar.
· A qualified electrician diploma – as an advantage.
· 5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in a global company.
· Prepared to perform physical tasks when required, such as for calibration and adjustments.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with teammates, managers and partners.
· Very good English and Hebrew and ability to converse well in both languages on a professional level.
· Ability to work under pressure, in an industrial noisy environment.
