External Job
Title PLC Engineer - Arden, NC
AutoReqId 47867BR
Business Function Engineering
Division Electrical Engineering Services & Systems
Job Description Eaton’s Electrical Services & Systems division has an opening for a PLC Engineer in our Power Systems Automation group. This position will be based out of our Arden, NC plant.
The power systems automation group is a full-service systems integrator with the capabilities to integrate the necessary equipment and technologies, to provide a complete, power automation solution. This team of engineers and technicians brings extensive skills and experiences with a variety of leading HMI software packages enabling us to design graphically rich, easy-to-use operator interfaces that take advantage of the latest standalone or web-based technologies. Our experience transcends a multitude of equipment manufacturers, software packages, and network architectures, including all major OEMs HMI, PLCs, and components. We offer single point responsibility, a high level of engineering and systems integration expertise, and a unified focus on cost effective solutions, seamless integration, HMI development, energy management tools, and professional turnkey system design and implementation.
The PLC Representative will provide field service systems integration engineering and technical consultation for customers in the areas of system design, programming, installation, start up, maintenance, repair, training and modification of automated control systems and power management systems. The primary responsibilities of this position include; but are not limited to the following:
• Programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
• Write and deploy complex power transfer and other control schemes including Main-Tie-Main transfer schemes, load shedding/ peak shaving schemes, breaker control schemes, SCADA system development, and generator control. Experience with relay logic is a plus
• Quote turnkey control schemes (analyze specifications, price all applicable labor and materials, write a proposed scope of work, etc.)
Travel is required up to 50% of the time (mostly for project deployment, customer witness testing, and for general service). Applicant must be able and willing to work at customer sites, including industrial plants, which may require climbing, working in confined spaces and other unusual work environments.
Position Criteria
• Knowledge and understanding of best engineering practices for design of automation systems, power management systems, human-machine interface software, PLC programming, etc.
• Working knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic instruments for automation and power management systems.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting, test and repair techniques.
• Advanced understanding of the company’s and competitor’s automation and power management systems and services.
• Computer literacy. Working knowledge of all software packages relevant to successful performance of tasks.
• Knowledge of parts, part masters, bill of materials.
• Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with automation and power management systems.
• Has demonstrated ability to provide service and represent company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long-term customer satisfaction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills
Please note that relocation is not included with this position. Only candidates currently residing within a 50 mile radius of the Arden, NC facility will be considered.
Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements) Basic Qualifications :
• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited Institution.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with PLC programming and experience interacting with the direct customer on a technical basis.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in managing and deployment of power automation projects.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Only candidates currently residing within a 50 mile radius of the Arden, NC facility will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications :
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with HMI (Human Machine Interface) software and power monitoring software packages.
• Experience with Power Monitoring Systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or SCADA systems.
• Previous project management experience.
Region North America - US/Puerto Rico
Country United States
State North Carolina
City Arden
Employee category Regular
Experience
Level Minimum 3 Years
Travel Required Up to 50 percent
Relocation benefit provided? No
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