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Electrical Controls Engineer / PLC Programmer Jobs - Elgin, Illinois (IL)

Electrical Controls Engineer / PLC Programmer - Job Description

Weiler Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering / PLC Programmer to join our team in Elgin, IL.

Weiler Engineering, Inc. is America's leading provider of aseptic custom packaging for pharmaceutical and healthcare applications since 1959. Our focus is to provide the most advanced aseptic liquid processing technology through customized ASEP-TECH Blow/Fill/Seal machinery and integrated services. Visit our website at www.weilerengineering.com.

The Electrical Engineer / PLC Programmer will design, test, install and maintain large-scale electrical/electronic equipment or machinery for use in manufacturing.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Programming the manufacturing process for electrical equipment using PLC programming software to produce and troubleshoot PLC programs.
• Primary function of the employee will be PLC and HMI programming integrated with several devices such as servo drives, vision systems, and pneumatic/hydraulic devices.
• Review specifications and standard practices, including internal hardwire and logic standards, general specifications, and scope of work.
• Review projects including job specifications and resolve any discrepancies.
• Design requirements including establishing non-standard designs, generating system map layouts, generating a sequence of operations, reviewing cycle time studies, and generating design packages.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software.
• Responsible for the programming, installation, and technical support of PLC-based hardware and software.
• System architecture including non-standard material and control panel power requirements/distribution.
• Collaborating with team members to find and develop new programming solutions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred or a minimum of 5 years experience as a PLC Programmer.
• Background in a manufacturing environment and capital equipment desired.
• Demonstrated ability to program motion control systems.
• Familiarity with electrical drawing software and ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
• Ability to assemble and troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems.
• Pharmaceutical processing knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with Siemens PLC and HMI programming using both TIA Portal and Step 7.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Travel:

• Willing to travel domestically/internationally and meet all health requirements set by airlines and specific entrance/exit requisites for visited countries.