PLC Programmer

Therma-Tron-X, Inc. (TTX®); Sturgeon Bay (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Therma-Tron-X, Inc. (TTX®) is seeking a full-time PLC programmer to design and troubleshoot control systems for our material handling, oven, and process equipment. You will develop ladder logic, HMI screens, and custom scripts for our installations.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent in a technical field, strong PLC and networking knowledge, and familiarity with digital/analog/PID controls. Travel about 20% domestically and internationally to install, debug, and train on site.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in a technical field related to machine control.
• Strong understanding of PLC, computer, and networking architecture.
• Working knowledge of relational databases.
• Familiarity with digital, analog, and PID controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with wiring, safety, and control standards.
• Ability to assist with wiring and testing of control circuits.
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs preferred.
• Ability to travel ~20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Create ladder logic, screens, and scripts for material handling systems, ovens, hydraulics, and other industrial controls.
• Research and develop new technologies for control and monitoring of our systems.
• Complete projects from programming to manuals, installation at customer sites, and on-site training.

Skills

PLC programming

Networking basics

Electrical schematics reading

Relational databases

Travel readiness

Education

Associates degree in machine control or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Mission Statement

To be a family that demonstrates extraordinary passion, hard work, and integrity with steadfast loyalty and support for those we serve: our employees, our communities, and our customers.

Report To

VP of Engineering

Position Summary

This full-time position will be responsible for programming and trouble-shooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) for all Therma-Tron-X, Inc. systems.

General Responsibilities

• Programmers will be required to create custom ladder -logic, custom screens, and custom script functions to control material handling systems, oven equipment, hydraulic equipment, waste treatment systems, and any other custom industrial controls that have been designed and incorporated into our systems.
• Programmers will be responsible for researching and developing new technologies as they apply to the control and monitoring of our systems.
• Programmers will be expected to follow each application through to its conclusion which includes all aspects of programming the equipment, writing the technical manual, traveling to customer sites to install and debug, and train personnel on site.

Requirements

• Associates degree in a technical field related to machine control preferred or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of PLC, computer, and networking architecture
• Working knowledge of relational databases
• Familiarity with Digital, Analog, and PID controls
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Familiarity with proper wiring, safety, and control standards
• Capability to assist with wiring and testing of control circuits
• Recent experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC's preferred
• Ability to travel approximately 20% both in the continental US and internationally