Project Engineer - PLC Systems Engineer
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.
Location: Plymouth, MI - Hybrid
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Req ID: 27259
Summary
Lincoln Electric is seeking a Project Engineer - PLC Systems Engineer to support our Red Viking subsidiary based out of Plymouth, MI. The Project Engineer - PLC Systems Engineer will support, optimize, and enhance Manufacturing Execution System (MES) production solutions within a manufacturing environment. This role blends technical expertise, customer collaboration, and problem-solving to ensure system reliability, adaptability to ongoing production changes, and continuous improvement in plant floor performance and reporting.
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:
Develop and Validate PLC Logic
- Write, implement, and validate programmable logic controller (PLC) logic to ensure accurate and reliable plant floor reporting.
Customer Collaboration & Support
- Partner closely with customers to upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot production-critical manufacturing systems, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent performance.
Operational Continuity
- Maintain hands-on involvement with customers to ensure continued and uninterrupted operation of manufacturing systems.
Change Management
- Proactively adapt to rolling production changes by maintaining documentation, organized processes, and flexible system configurations.
Process & System Optimization
- Apply your system knowledge to continuously refine manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, reliability, and output quality.
Required Education & Experience
- 2+ years of hands-on plant floor experience (preferred).
- PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi systems (strong plus). Allen Bradley is most commonly used.
- Electrical design and programming experience (plus).
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to design and implement efficient solutions.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Self-directed, proactive, and detail-oriented (will often work independently).
- Proven ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.
- Must be willing to travel up to 80% domestically and internationally. About 80% of the travel is within the US (Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio)
- Valid US Passport
Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Nearest Major Market: Detroit
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Welding, Fabrication, Manufacturing