Automation PLC Engineer: Design, Program & Optimize Systems

Yanfeng; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

15 paid holidays

PTO

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k savings

Wellbeing and health programs

Job summary

Yanfeng, a leading automotive supplier in North America, seeks a PLC Engineer to design new programs and monitor existing systems, driving efficiency improvements across manufacturing lines.

The role involves programming all machines in a cell, interfacing with control systems, and collaborating with engineers to deliver advanced solutions. Training users and maintaining standards are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a PLC Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of PLC hardware and software, including ladder logic.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems and automation standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work utilizing plant & division electrical controls standards.
• Programs machines in a manufacturing cell to interface with other control systems.
• Collaborate with integration and application engineers on solutions.
• Develop and execute training programs for equipment users.
• Assist with internal queries on existing equipment and programming standards
• Outline programming standards and requirements with engineering staff.
• Provide engineering level product support as needed.
• Perform complex design, maintenance, testing, implementation, and support of software.
• Review customer standards to determine software engineering requirements.
• Run extensive tests pre-installation and install programs into industrial machines.
• Monitor system efficiency and reliability and troubleshoot issues.
• Continuously develop new ways to improve a system.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Industrial controls

Systems integration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Industrial control standards

Job description

Yanfeng, a leading automotive supplier in North America, seeks a PLC Engineer to design new programs and monitor existing systems, driving efficiency improvements across manufacturing lines.

The role involves programming all machines in a cell, interfacing with control systems, and collaborating with engineers to deliver advanced solutions. Training users and maintaining standards are key aspects of the position.