PLC Programmer

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop engineering proposals for turnkey solutions utilizing standard templates, pricing worksheets and corporate pricing guidelines.
• Demonstrate the technical expertise necessary to specify automation products to fulfill customer specifications and budgets.
• Perform project execution responsibilities including system concept and design, specification of bills of materials, programming of automation devices, and onsite commissioning.
• Manage projects to ensure conformity to the approved CEP proposal, the schedule, project profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Deliver training of the automation products sold by our distribution partners for both internal and external audiences.
• Conduct field service calls to troubleshoot, replace or modify existing automation systems or components.
• Participate in joint sales calls or site visits with the outside sales staff to drive future CEP sales.

MINOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help develop younger engineers via mentorship and on-the-job training.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ensure all administrative documents are accurate and current, including project files, timesheets, and corporate expenditures.
• Provide account intelligence to Sales when communicating with or visiting customers
• Some overnight travel is required to customer sites or training locations, including occasional stays for 3-4 nights. Most work is local or regional but could be nationwide.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of professional experience utilizing one or more of the industrial automation technologies previously referenced (Vision, Robotics, Controls)

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in an engineering specialty with a preference towards Electrical or Mechanical engineering

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with automation brands typically utilized by TAG Solutions including:
  • Robotics: Epson, Universal Robots, MiR, Kawasaki, FANUC
  • Machine Vision: Cognex, LMI, SICK
  • Controls: Emerson, Allen-Bradley, Siemens 
• Understanding of basic electrical design principles using software applications such as AutoCAD
• Understanding of basic mechanical design principles using software application such as Fusion 360