PLC Programmer - 6-9 month temporary role

ThyssenKrupp North America; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ThyssenKrupp North America in Blythewood, SC seeks an automation specialist to design, program and integrate PLC modules and SCADA visualizations for small- to mid-size projects. You will work within our digitalization team to deliver on-site solutions that meet customer standards.

Responsibilities include commissioning, fault diagnosis, producing training materials, and supporting project management with weekly site reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience with VW standards / VASS 6; USA experience with UL, ASME and local standards advantageous.
• Track commissioning progress, define actions and initiate implementation.
• Prepare acceptance activities with the customer.
• Participate in automation meetings and derive necessary actions for the project.
• Track the list of actions (LOP) and follow up as required.
• Represent tkAB on site in weekly status meetings with the customer.
• Perform cycle-time measurements and propose changes to reach targets.
• Analyze SCADA data and implement necessary improvements.

Responsibilities

• As a specialist for automation solutions, you are an important part of our digitalization team.
• Create or adapt PLC programs and visualizations per customer standards for small/medium projects.
• Develop and program PLC modules for data communication to robots and process devices.
• Accompany commissioning and perform error analysis of programs.
• Diagnose and rectify PLC faults.
• Act as technical contact for project management.
• Create training documents and train customers in production and maintenance.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA data analysis

Commissioning progress control

On-site coordination

Training customers

Job description

Company

Our Automotive Body Solution business is a dedicated local line builder specializing in small-scale projects with a focus on precision and quality. Our expertise encompasses Brownfield Body-in-White (BIW) Automation Lines, offering comprehensive services from design and simulation to manufacturing, installation, and programming. Our capabilities extend to robot and PLC programming, virtual commissioning, and quality improvement, all managed through meticulous project oversight. In addition, we provide specialized labor, including hemming expertise in roller and table top hemming, as well as prototype equipment for BIW and forming dies. With a strong foundation in consulting, we assist with BIW process optimization and forming die expertise. Our Greenfield BIW services further highlight our versatility and commitment to delivering top-tier solutions in the automotive industry.

Your responsibilities

Pay: based on experience and education $45 -$65/hour. This role does require weekend work.

• As a specialist for automation solutions, you are an important part of our digitalization team
• You are responsible for the creation or adaptation of PLC programs and visualizations according to customer standards within the framework of small and medium-sized projects
• You will develop and program PLC modules within the existing automation standards for data communication to downstream systems such as robots and process devices and higher-level systems.
• You accompany the commissioning and carry out the error analysis of the programs
• You are responsible for diagnosing and rectifying PLC faults
• You are the technical contact person for project management
• You create training documents and train customers from the areas of production and maintenance
• You will constantly expand your knowledge of new programming standards and analyze new and innovative market trends

Your profile

The following qualifications and responsibilities are required:

• Plant installation according to VW standards / VASS 6; experience in the USA with UL, ASME, and local standards and requirements is an advantage
• Commissioning progress control: track and measure status, define necessary actions, and initiate implementation
• Prepare acceptance activities and conduct them together with the customer
• Participate in automation meetings with Scout and derive the necessary actions for the project
• Track the LOP list and follow up on required actions
• Represent tkAB on site in weekly status meetings with the customer
• Perform cycle-time measurements and derive necessary changes to achieve the target
• Analyze SCADA data and derive necessary changes to achieve the target

Qualifications

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your benefits

• temporary position- no benefits