Global PLC Programmer & Service Engineer (Travel 75%)

YER USA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

YER USA is seeking an experienced PLC Programmer/Service Engineer to commission and service packaging machinery across the US, Canada and Mexico. This role requires extensive travel (~75%) and hands-on programming with Allen Bradley PLCs and FANUC robotics.

You will work from Acworth, GA area, supporting customers with on-site debugging, training, and commissioning new lines, while contributing to R&D efforts and ongoing service excellence.

Qualifications

• Mechatronics or automation training with some college/technical study.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience programming Allen-Bradley PLCs (RSLogix 5000, SLC/ PLC 500) and FANUC.
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley components and motion control (VFDs Powerflex525/Servo Kinetix).
• Able to write/read PLC ladder logic.
• Experience writing PLC code for palletizers with FANUC.
• Ability to troubleshoot automated equipment and read electrical schematics.
• Good communication and professional demeanor; on-site client interface.

Responsibilities

• Handle power-up, I/O check-out, commissioning and debugging of machinery.
• Train customer personnel on machinery.
• Provide phone support for troubleshooting.
• Test and review product concepts and films for potential customers.
• Write PLC programs for US-assembled machines.
• Participate in R&D for machinery.
• Travel to customer sites for service and implement new methodologies.
• Submit daily reports to project manager with checklists and photos/videos.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

RSLogix 5000 / SLC 500

Ladder logic programming

FANUC robotics familiarity

Electrical and motion control know-how

Troubleshooting automated equipment

Customer communication

Education

Some college or technical school in mechatronics/automation

Tools

PowerFlex 525

Kinetix servo motors

Electrical schematics

Job description

YER USA is seeking an experienced PLC Programmer/Service Engineer to commission and service packaging machinery across the US, Canada and Mexico. This role requires extensive travel (~75%) and hands-on programming with Allen Bradley PLCs and FANUC robotics.

You will work from Acworth, GA area, supporting customers with on-site debugging, training, and commissioning new lines, while contributing to R&D efforts and ongoing service excellence.