PLC Programmer

Summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking an PLC Programmer to join our team at Chattanooga, Tennessee Automation site. The PLC Programmer provides technical support, creates new programs, and researches new avenues of technological improvement and advancement for all automated systems. The PLC programmer will also test and debug source code, provide onsite technical support and field service for customers.

At Lincoln Electric, we offer career growth potential along with a competitive compensation package, including bonus incentives, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, and vision), retirement plans, and much more. 

What You Will Do:

• Assist more senior programmers with writing and debugging effective and safe control programs that meet the requirements of the end user and the expectations of Tennessee Rand.
• Maintain the quality of equipment shipped.
• Follow Tennessee Rand Build Standards and Tennessee Rand Technical Guidelines, including deviation lists that may be provided to allow for customer specifications or requirements.
• Assist more senior programmers with control programming of equipment and tooling to ensure completeness, safety, and functionality.
• Train under the guidance and direction of PLC and Senior PLC programmers and provide them with support.
• Meet requirements for internal runoffs, safety inspections, and other quality control procedures.
• Clear communications with Project Management staff and supervisors on issues that may come up.
• Program a system from the ground up following customer specifics.
• Design effective and detailed HMI screens that are neatly arranged for ease in understanding by end user operators and technical staff.
• Troubleshooting wiring problems using electrical prints and debugging of electrical systems as needed for operation of all machines.
• Communicating with robot programmers on what is needed from them to make a project run smoothly.
• Travel up to 40% including overnight.

Required Education and Experience

• Excellent communications skills
• Advanced C, C++ or Java Programming Skills
• Proficient with RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View Studio
• Advanced PC Based Computer Skills
• Experience with Motoman, Fanuc, Panasonic, and/or ABB programming structure
• Electrical debug skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent or equivalent with experience will be considered.  
• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent with experience will be considered.
• 1-2 + years as a PLC Technician

Environment, Health and Safety

• Understand the Company’s EHS Policy and how it relates to this job.
• Be aware of OSHA & EPA laws and regulations as well as the Company’s Plant Rules and Regulations that pertain to this job.
• Work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner and observe all company EHS procedures.
• Immediately notify the Supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly, or if there are any questions regarding EHS procedures.
• Attend required EHS training

Physical demands and work environment:  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required frequently to work from ladders and scaffolds. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 
• Work environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high voltages. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate