PLC Controls Engineer at Kforce Inc in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a PLC Controls Engineer in South Milwaukee, WI. The candidate will collaborate with internal teams, corporate IT support, and external contractors, playing a pivotal role in refining and sustaining these systems.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• PLC Controls Engineer will maintain and enforce safety programs to ensure a safe environment for all employees


• Supervise facility systems utilizing various computer software programs


• Take ownership and give new insights to electrical control systems including PLC data collection and display


• As a PLC Controls Engineer, you will solve multiple manufacturers electrical components and input/output devices


• Provide electrical planning assistance in multiple capital projects


• Assist maintenance team in troubleshooting equipment issues

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent education with solid, validated history of electrical controls capabilities


• Relevant years of proven experience in a manufacturing environment with automation control systems commensurate with the level of this position


• 3+ years of working in a manufacturing environment with automation control systems


• Strong PLC knowledge with understanding of multiple manufacturing systems


• Ability to connect equipment input/output data into facility computer monitoring system


• Knowledge of NFPA 70 electrical codes


• Ability to develop PLC and HMI software programs


• Knowledge and experience in statistical process control methodology


• Knowledge and practical experience with lean manufacturing principles


• Designing control systems for monitoring production and manufacturing processes


• Ability to optimally train electricians and operators pertaining to control systems


• You find and champion creative ideas and actively move them into implementation; Moving beyond traditional ways of doing things and pushing past the status quo


• You seek innovative ways, asking the right questions and acquiring data from multiple sources to accurately analyze problems and identify efficient solutions


• You excel at short-term and long-term scope project planning with electrical systems


• You rely on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions


• You relate comfortably with people across levels, functions, and cultures; Understanding interpersonal and group dynamics to engage in an effective manner


• Foundry equipment experience a strong plus


• Knowledge of Wonderware (AVEVA) and/or Movicon is beneficial

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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