Manufacturing & Process PLC Programmer

DescriptionAbout Us:Trilliant Food and Nutrition, located in Little Chute, WI is a state-of-the-art, vertically integrated production facility which has been a pioneer in the U.S. specialty coffee market since 1979. We have used our years of experience and skill in the traditional coffee segment to produce one thing: great coffee. Our facility features the most current, high-speed equipment to support our commitment to quality, value, speed-to-market and innovation. Horseshoe Beverage Company, located in Neenah, WI is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer focused on providing consumers with an outstanding beverage experience wherever, whenever. Leveraging industry-leading talent, state-of-the-art equipment, and our vertically integrated supply chain, we strive to be at the forefront of beverage innovation each day and deliver the highest quality beverages to our customers first. The teams at Trilliant and Horseshoe come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm, and a promise to enhance the beverage experiences of millions of people. We invite you to explore opportunities at TRILLIANT or HORSESHOE, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.Diversity and Inclusion at Trilliant and Horseshoe:We believe talented, great people are the building blocks of our success. We believe in finding the right people, with the right attitude, and providing them with opportunities to excel.Position Summary:The Manufacturing and Process PLC Programmer will manage and support controls/automation projects and upgrading existing systems. This position will perform high level technical programming, troubleshooting and improvements. Our facility is expanding, which provides the opportunity to be involved in new product start-ups and development of maintenance department process and procedure development. Key Responsibilities:Provide direction and support for writing and/modifying PLC and HMI programsProvide support to operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel to keep equipment running and maximize efficiency Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve as well as support installation and troubleshooting of various I/O devices connected to PLC's including HMI's, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, etc., and support/assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting electrical, PLC, and pneumatic circuits. Write programming, functional overview and operational manuals for new programs written to integrate new equipment into the existing plant system operation Participate in design and specification of new equipment purchase or improvements to existing equipmentQualifications:BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related degree/education.4-6 years relevant experience.Ability to write and troubleshoot PLC code (Allen Bradley Studio 5000 RS Logix a must)Knowledge in creating HMI interfaces (Allen Bradley FactoryTalk PanelView ME/SE a plus)Knowledge of higher-level programming languages (Python, VB.net, and SQL Ignition) A desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment. Willing to work off-shifts, including weekends.Hours, Location and Pay: We offer a competitive base pay rate and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This position is located at the Horseshoe Beverage facility in Neenah, WI. Typical hours are 7a-5p Monday through Friday, but some off shift hours may be occasionally required to meet business needs.Physical and Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines and lift and/move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data. Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exist.Safety Statement:At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee's first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.Disclosures: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager. Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment. Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process. EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at HR@trilliantfood.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage are Equal Opportunity Employers. The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.