PLC and Controls Technician

Rheinmetal; Saint Marys (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall is seeking a PLCs and controls professional to support day-to-day issue resolution and design improvements in a manufacturing environment.

You will work with production and engineering to keep projects on track, develop proactive solutions, and help manage documentation and data. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, CAD tooling familiarity, and participation in cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in industrial PLC & controls or related discipline, or equivalent mix of education/experience.
• Experience with PLCs and controls hardware/software is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production and engineering to meet goals and schedules.
• Develop timelines and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Assist craftsmen with troubleshooting and resolving machine issues.
• Create solutions to recurring problems and implement improvements.
• Report project status to management on a regular basis.
• Research and procure required outside materials when needed.
• Support process improvements and data management activities.

Skills

PLCs & Controls

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

AS in Industrial PLC & Controls

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Utilizes knowledge of PLCs and controls hardware to assist in day-to-day issue resolution and create solutions to larger more complex problems.

Essential Functions

• Work cross functionally with production and engineering departments to ensure goals & objectives are met.
• Develop timelines and prioritize 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 all data management, engineering changes, and all other related engineering documentation when needed.
• Assist with customer activities/support as requested.
• Expert knowledge of PLC & controls hardware and software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Education & Experience

Associate degree (A.S.) in an industrial PLC & controls discipline or other technical discipline or applicable years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical, and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using SolidWorks or similar CAD software is highly desired.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

With or without reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Rarely: exists, but not on a regular basis
• Occasionally: <33% of the time (just over 2.5 hrs/day)
• Frequently: >34% but less than 66% of the time (2.72 – 5.28 hrs)
• Continuously: 67-100% of the time (5.36 – 8 hrs)
• Highly repetitive: repeating the same motion every few seconds with little or no variation for >2 hrs total/day

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.