About the role
The role of the HMI/PLC Programmer will include automation and controls systems design, PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, simulation and testing, and start-up commissioning. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record in developing advanced PLC and HMI logic and programming with the following software vendors:
- Allen Bradley - Most Preferred
- Siemens
- Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME
- Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE
- Siemens WinCC flexible
- Siemens WinCC
Responsibilities:
- Communicate to the Automation Engineering Manager all relevant matters pertaining to the Programming aspect of Automation Systems.
- Completes software programming and hardware/software design using established standards as required
- Provides detailed information and has the ability to communicate the design and operation to customers and internal company personnel
- Effectively communicates the status of projects to the management team.
- Assists in the selection, order, and delivery of software and hardware for assigned projects
- Assists in communicating all technical related issues to customers and management
- Provides project specific training for customers and internal personnel
- Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and communicates the potential improvements as it relates to customer applications to management
- Develops programming estimates to support cost estimation for quoting and sales initiatives
- Ensures all documents and programs are complete, current, stored appropriately upon project completion
- Documents all lessons learned on projects and shares the information with the engineering and sales teams
- To actively participate in company, staff or individual meetings on an ongoing basis for the purposes of effective teamwork, enhanced communication and progressive cooperation strategies within the department as well any other departments across the company.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- College or Graduate degree in Electrical/Electronic or Computer Engineering
- PLC & HMI development programming: 5 years
- 5 – 10 years direct hands on work experience designing, programming, testing, and commissioning advanced control systems mainly in these industries – Food Processing, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Automotive
- Programming experience with DeviceNet Explicit Messaging, .Net, C/C++, C#, VB/VB.Net, SQT/TSQL/SQL+
- Possesses advanced knowledge and thorough understanding in areas of control system integration, plant floor automation, application programming, databases, and design.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks and maintain schedules for multiple projects even as customer requirements are always changing
- Ability to evaluate and convey changes in project scope and/or scheduling changes to the Project Manager.
- Background in electrical and instrumentation wiring and troubleshooting a must
- Experience reading electrical schematics/wiring diagrams and P&ID drawings
- Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, AC,DC, and Servo Motors, and VFD (variable frequency drives)
- Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, UL508A, OSHA, ANSI, ISO, NFPA79
- Knowledge of ISA 95 and ISA 101
Must be able to travel in the US and Canada (30% travel)
About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in arc welding, robotic welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and brazing and soldering alloys. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has a worldwide network of manufacturing, distribution, sales and technical support covering more than 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at http://www.lincolnelectric.com.
About the role
The role of the HMI/PLC Programmer will include automation and controls systems design, PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, simulation and testing, and start-up commissioning. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record in developing advanced PLC and HMI logic and programming with the following software vendors:
- Allen Bradley - Most Preferred
- Siemens
- Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME
- Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE
- Siemens WinCC flexible
- Siemens WinCC
Responsibilities:
- Communicate to the Automation Engineering Manager all relevant matters pertaining to the Programming aspect of Automation Systems.
- Completes software programming and hardware/software design using established standards as required
- Provides detailed information and has the ability to communicate the design and operation to customers and internal company personnel
- Effectively communicates the status of projects to the management team.
- Assists in the selection, order, and delivery of software and hardware for assigned projects
- Assists in communicating all technical related issues to customers and management
- Provides project specific training for customers and internal personnel
- Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and communicates the potential improvements as it relates to customer applications to management
- Develops programming estimates to support cost estimation for quoting and sales initiatives
- Ensures all documents and programs are complete, current, stored appropriately upon project completion
- Documents all lessons learned on projects and shares the information with the engineering and sales teams
- To actively participate in company, staff or individual meetings on an ongoing basis for the purposes of effective teamwork, enhanced communication and progressive cooperation strategies within the department as well any other departments across the company.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- College or Graduate degree in Electrical/Electronic or Computer Engineering
- PLC & HMI development programming: 5 years
- 5 – 10 years direct hands on work experience designing, programming, testing, and commissioning advanced control systems mainly in these industries – Food Processing, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Automotive
- Programming experience with DeviceNet Explicit Messaging, .Net, C/C++, C#, VB/VB.Net, SQT/TSQL/SQL+
- Possesses advanced knowledge and thorough understanding in areas of control system integration, plant floor automation, application programming, databases, and design.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks and maintain schedules for multiple projects even as customer requirements are always changing
- Ability to evaluate and convey changes in project scope and/or scheduling changes to the Project Manager.
- Background in electrical and instrumentation wiring and troubleshooting a must
- Experience reading electrical schematics/wiring diagrams and P&ID drawings
- Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, AC,DC, and Servo Motors, and VFD (variable frequency drives)
- Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, UL508A, OSHA, ANSI, ISO, NFPA79
- Knowledge of ISA 95 and ISA 101
Must be able to travel in the US and Canada (30% travel)
About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in arc welding, robotic welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and brazing and soldering alloys. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has a worldwide network of manufacturing, distribution, sales and technical support covering more than 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at http://www.lincolnelectric.com.