PLC & Controls Specialist - Drive Uptime & Upgrades

ITAC Solutions, LLC; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Controls expert

Capital projects

Downtime reduction

Job summary

ITAC Solutions, LLC seeks a PLC Specialist for an automotive manufacturer in the United States. The role focuses on keeping automated equipment running and serving as the controls expert on the plant floor.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, and electrical systems; programming PLC logic; analyzing downtime data; and collaborating with vendors on capital projects to boost uptime.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and equipment drawings.
• Availability for weekend and shutdown maintenance.
• Degree in electrical, controls, or automation engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, and electrical systems
• Program, modify, and improve PLC logic and motor controls
• Analyze downtime data and build lasting countermeasures
• Provide advanced support to plant electricians and technicians
• Partner with vendors and contractors on equipment improvements and capital projects

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI programming

Motion control

Electrical systems

Downtime analysis

Vendor collaboration

Education

Electrical, controls, or automation engineering degree

Tools

Siemens Step 7

TIA Portal

Job description

ITAC Solutions, LLC seeks a PLC Specialist for an automotive manufacturer in the United States. The role focuses on keeping automated equipment running and serving as the controls expert on the plant floor.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, and electrical systems; programming PLC logic; analyzing downtime data; and collaborating with vendors on capital projects to boost uptime.