ALKEGEN

Electrical PLC Engineer – Manager

ALKEGEN

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: North Augusta • South Carolina • United States

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About the role

  • Creating and developing PLC programs for new and existing systems.
  • Designing electrical circuits for low voltage, medium voltage, and AC/DC applications, ensuring compliance with design standards.
  • Working on electrical and control systems defined in construction documentation or product specifications.
  • Developing documentation sets including Bill of Materials (BoM), schematics, wire/conduit schedules, and other drawing details.
  • Programming and troubleshooting PLCs/Drives from various manufacturers (e.g., Siemens, Lenze).
  • Developing and maintaining HMI terminals for user interaction with controllers.
  • Troubleshooting custom control circuits, including various voltages, Input/Output (I/O) signaling, communication networks, and safety circuits.
  • Performing I/O checkout and communication setup of control systems.
  • Loading firmware and setting up communications.
  • Commissioning release of production lines to production post system upgrades/installations.
  • Diagnosing and resolving complex automation logic issues using platforms like Siemens.
  • Conducting scheduled system checks and maintenance activities.
  • Providing technical assistance for 24/7 operations.
  • Ensuring compliance with validation protocols and regulatory requirements.
  • Optimizing PLC performance to enhance manufacturing efficiency and reliability.
  • Collaborating with production and engineering teams to implement system enhancements.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including production teams, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, process engineers, and quality engineers.
  • Providing technical support and training to electrical and mechanical technicians.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • Proven experience in PLC programming and HMI development, preferably in an industrial environment.
  • Hands-on experience with various PLC and HMI brands, such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider Electric.
  • Experience with industrial automation integration is often preferred.
  • Proficiency in PLC programming languages, especially ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text.
  • Familiarity with HMI development.
  • Knowledge of industrial control systems and automation technologies.
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems, sensors, actuators, and communication protocols.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
  • Familiarity with machine safety standards and best practices, including safety PLCs and risk assessment requirements.
  • Experience with control system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
  • Experience with Autifa, Trustler, Dilo Carding Systems.
Benefits
  • Dynamic career opportunities with a global reach.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingHMI developmentladder logicfunction block diagramsstructured textelectrical circuit designcontrol system diagnosticstroubleshootingautomation logicsystem optimization
Soft Skills
technical assistancecollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationtraining
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Automation Engineering