DC (Temple) Process Control Engineer Tech B 2nd Shift

East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc. in Temple, TX is seeking an experienced technician to support automated processes across facilities. You will assist in modifications, upgrades, troubleshooting, and basic PLC programming, ensuring high quality and safety practices.

You will work with PLCs, control networks, and electrical schematics, learn new technologies, document all work, and train others. This on-site role requires good communication and dedication to reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• An understanding in the use of PLC programming instructions.
• Basic understanding of numbering systems.
• Knowledge of indirect addressing, indexed addressing, block transfers.
• Understanding of DH+, DH485, RIO, Ethernet, DeviceNet and ControlNet.
• Ability to navigate Windows operating systems.
• Knowledge of file management on the network for archiving.
• Knowledge of drivers for PC-to-PLC communication.
• Ability to read, understand and draw electrical schematics.
• Basic understanding of variable frequency drives.
• Knowledge of electrical test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, megger).
• Willing to learn new technologies and train others.
• Troubleshooting to diagnose machine breakdowns.
• Plan, schedule, and perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Maintain records (Somax work orders and modification forms).
• Understand NEC and OSHA safety policies.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with modifications, upgrades, troubleshooting, basic programming, diagnosis and repair of automated processes and equipment.
• Assist in PLC program development, layouts, ordering parts and overseeing work completion.
• Learn new processes, software, hardware and operating systems by using available resources.
• Transfer files on East Penn network for archiving purposes.
• Modify electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Assist and train others.
• Document all work performed.
• Communicate in a positive manner.
• Support of all East Penn facilities and processes.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Willingness and availability to work overtime.
• Performs other duties as requested by Management.
• Responsible for producing a high quality product.
• Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial networks

Windows OS navigation

Electrical schematic reading

VFD basics

Electrical test equipment

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Training others

NEC/OSHA knowledge

Communication

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Megger

Amprobe

Industrial protocols

Job description

Responsibilities

Assist with modifications, upgrades, troubleshooting, basic programming, diagnosis and repair of automated processes and equipment throughout East Penn.

Assist in PLC program development, layouts, ordering parts and overseeing work completion of new and existing East Penn equipment and processes.

Ability to learn new processes, software, hardware and operating systems by using available resources.

Transfer files on East Penn network for archiving purposes.

Modify electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

Ability to assist and train others.

Document all work performed.

Communicate in a positive manner.

Support of all East Penn facilities and processes.

*Maintains regular attendance.

*Willingness and availability to work overtime.

Performs other duties as requested by Management.

Responsible for producing a high quality product.

Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

*These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.

Qualifications

An understanding in the use of PLC programming instructions.-

A basic understanding of numbering systems.

Basic knowledge of indirect addressing, indexed addressing, block transfer read and block transfer writes.

Basic understanding of networks communications, including but not limited to DH+, DH485, RIO, Ethernet, DeviceNet and ControlNet.

Ability to navigate windows operating systems.

Knowledge of file management on the network for archiving purposes.

Knowledge of necessary drivers needed for PC to PLC communication.

Ability to read, understand and draw electrical schematics.

A basic understanding of the theory and operation of variable frequency drives.

Basic knowledge on the proper use of electrical test equipment to include but not limited to multimeter, amprobe, oscilloscope and megger.

An understanding of basic electronics for troubleshooting purposes.

Capable and willing to learn new technologies.

Capable and willing to assist and train others.

Troubleshooting skills to efficiently diagnose and repair machine breakdowns.

Ability to plan, schedule, and perform job tasks with minimal supervision.

Capable and willing to maintain accurate record keeping to include but not limited to Somax work orders and machine modification forms.

Perform thorough, high quality, professional work at all times.

Understanding of NEC, OSHA regulations and all company safety policies.

Good communication skills.

Dedicated and flexible for the needs of the job.

Basic mechanical skills.