Automation Software Engineer — Host & PLC Systems

Pilkington North America Inc.; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgkington North America Inc. Laurinburg plant is seeking a technically skilled engineer to support and improve the cold end host system and related MMI programs.

You will monitor hardware, troubleshoot line control software, and implement changes to enhance performance, reliability and cost efficiency. Responsibilities include configuring communications with PLCs and external systems, maintaining historical data access for troubleshooting, and traveling to AGNA/Solar facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in engineering or equivalent technical experience required.
• Programming experience in C, VB.NET, PostgreSQL, SQL, Perl, Linux.
• Experience with PLC communication protocols and basic HTML.
• Familiarity with Rockwell Studio 5000 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain hardware for wareroom host programs.
• Troubleshoot host line control programs and data interfaces.
• Configure communications between line PLCs, host software and data retention.
• Develop bug fixes and improvements with focus on performance and reliability.
• Issue travel up to 25% to support other facilities.

Skills

C

VB.NET

PostgreSQL

SQL

Perl

Linux

PLC protocols

HTML

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Job description

Pilgkington North America Inc. Laurinburg plant is seeking a technically skilled engineer to support and improve the cold end host system and related MMI programs.

You will monitor hardware, troubleshoot line control software, and implement changes to enhance performance, reliability and cost efficiency. Responsibilities include configuring communications with PLCs and external systems, maintaining historical data access for troubleshooting, and traveling to AGNA/Solar facilities as needed.