PLC Controls Engineer

H Jenterprises; Missouri; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

H-J Family of Companies is seeking a PLC Controls Engineer for the St. Louis area to design, integrate, and troubleshoot electrical control systems on the plant floor. You will develop software, implement data acquisition, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production.

The role requires 5+ years of PLC/HMI experience and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent). On-site work in Missouri with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PLC/HMI programming experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and staying updated with new technologies.
• Methodical, detail-oriented, and able to multitask effectively.
• Able to thrive in a team environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of new processes and equipment, including software development from ground up.
• Design and implement data acquisition systems to display plant-floor data for production and management.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and robotics (Control Logix, P3000, Fanuc, Ignition, PanelView, Wonderware, Cognex, Keyence).
• Troubleshoot shop-floor equipment including automated lines, CNC machines, vision systems, robotics, and plating systems.
• Develop BOMs and electrical schematics for control systems.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Control Logix

Fanuc

Ignition

PanelView

Wonderware

Cognex

Keyence

Job description

Every time you turn on a light switch, H-J is helping to deliver that power!

The H-J Family of Companies is a growing and innovative manufacturer and distributor of electrical components for power distribution. Located in High Ridge, Missouri since 1969, H-J has built our company on the quality of our products and services. We are looking for individuals with the drive and desire to join our team and help us continue to grow.

Location: St. Louis area, on-site – Candidates must be within commuting distance; relocation is not available for this role

Summary:
The PLC Controls Engineer will assist with electrical and software design, startup, and troubleshooting of equipment. This role will also involve integrating new processes and equipment on the plant floor, along with developing and implementing software and data acquisition systems to optimize production.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the integration of new processes and equipment into the plant, including the development and implementation of software solutions from the ground up.
• Design and implement data acquisition systems to display plant floor data in a meaningful way for production and management.
• Work extensively with PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and robotic integration, including Control Logix, P3000, Fanuc, Ignition, PanelView, Wonderware, Cognex, and Keyence.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment on the shop floor, including automated assembly lines, CNC machines, vision systems, robotics, automated machining equipment, and plating systems.
• Develop Bills of Materials (BOM) and electrical schematics for control systems.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Position Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in PLC/HMI programming.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Controls Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and staying updated with new technologies and methodologies.
• Methodical and detail-oriented with strong multitasking skills.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment with minimal supervision.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Office-based with regular interaction on the production floor.
• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods, sometimes in a non-climate controlled manufacturing environment.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.

H-J Family of Companies offers its team members a comprehensive suite of benefits including, but not limited to, medical insurance with FSA and deductible reimbursement, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance. 401K retirement plans, traditional and ROTH options and Profit Sharing with a 3-year vesting schedule, tuition reimbursement, monthly employment appreciation events and much, much more!

Join us and help power the future!

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

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