Elite PLC & Controls Technician - Automation & Optimization

Rheinmetall; Saint Marys (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheinmetall, located in Ohio, seeks an industrial PLC and controls specialist to support production and engineering. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, problem solving, and implementing cost-saving ideas across machines and tooling.

Ideal candidates bring a AS degree in PLC & controls or related field, PLC programming experience, and CAD familiarity with SolidWorks. The position focuses on cross-functional collaboration and data management in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.S.) in an industrial PLC & controls discipline or equivalent.
• Experience with PLC programming and control systems.
• SolidWorks CAD experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work cross functionally with production and engineering departments to ensure goals & objectives are met.
• Develop timelines and prioritizes workload to meet schedule needs.
• Assist craftsmen with troubleshooting machines.
• Create and implement solutions to recurring issues.
• Report project status and action items to management on scheduled basis.
• Research and purchase required outside materials when needed.
• Perform studies and coordinate process improvements.
• Keep PLC programs and schematics up to date.
• Participate in cost savings projects.
• Implement new tooling/fixture/machine concepts to reduce product cost.
• Assist engineering department with data management, engineering changes, and all related engineering documentation.
• Assist with customer activities/support as requested.
• Expert knowledge of PLC & controls hardware and software.

Skills

PLC expertise

Controls hardware & software

Education

Associate degree in industrial PLC & controls or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Rheinmetall, located in Ohio, seeks an industrial PLC and controls specialist to support production and engineering. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, problem solving, and implementing cost-saving ideas across machines and tooling.

Ideal candidates bring a AS degree in PLC & controls or related field, PLC programming experience, and CAD familiarity with SolidWorks. The position focuses on cross-functional collaboration and data management in a manufacturing setting.