PLC Systems Engineer

Jimmy Jazz; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Voluntary Life insurance

Voluntary Accident/ Critical Illness

Job summary

The GBS Group is seeking an Experienced Electrical Engineer to support development, deployment, and maintenance of PLC-based control systems for US Navy ships. You will review drawings, participate in testing, and coordinate with cross-functional teams both locally and remotely.

Required is a 4-year degree in electrical engineering and 2+ years in PLC-based systems, with DoD clearance potential. Domestic travel up to 15% is expected, with full-time employment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in PLC-based control systems, preferably Rockwell/Allen-Bradley.
• Experience with Navy ship systems is a plus.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance (US citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Review and update as-built ship drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Design and develop PLC-based control systems for ships.
• Coordinate work with on-site and remote team members.
• Perform system testing in lab environments and aboard ships.
• Communicate design and installation plans with yards and ship’s force.
• Maintain knowledge of engineering practices and safety guidelines.
• Travel domestically up to 15% as required.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Teamwork & communication

Attention to detail

Shipboard systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Windows 10

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location 4613 S Broad Street Bldg M-5,Philadelphia, PA, 19112,United States
• Job Category Engineering, Featured
• Employee Type SAL-EXEMPT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Position Summary:

Experienced, electrical engineer with ability to apply a strong work ethic to supporting the development, deployment, and maintenance of machinery control systems. Ability to program PLCs in both ladder logic and structured text. Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell/Siemens PLCs. Work will include the design/development of PLC-based control system specifically tailored to US Navy ships. The successful candidate must be able to work independently to review and update as-built ship drawings, elementary wiring drawings, and coordinate work with other team members both local and remote.

Responsibilities

• Work well in a team, as well as independently
• Makes recommendations for improvements or modifications to correct problems
• Review legacy as-built ship drawings and provide redlines for the purpose of developing control systems and planning for integration with the ship
• Interpret and design sensor/control circuitry for PLC based systems
• Participate in system testing, both in a lab environment and shipboard
• Work with software development personnel to design control systems and plan for PLC system integration on the ships
• Will learn to communicate and coordinate design and installation efforts with representatives from planning yards, shipyards, alteration and installation teams, and ship’s force
• Maintain current knowledge of engineering practices and ship safety guidelines
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
• Anticipate domestic travel to be up to 15%, varying throughout the year

Qualifications

Candidatesmustpossess the following professional experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related Science/Math/Engineering field
• Experience working with/on US Navy ship systems (ex. Propulsion, Electric Plant, Ventilation, Ballast, etc.) a plus
• Must have at least 2 years of experience working with PLC-based control systems (preferred Rockwell/Allen-Bradley)
• Required knowledge of Windows 10 and Microsoft Office
• Expert in troubleshooting/working with PLCs
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to demonstrate effective teamwork experience and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to understand engineering drawings/schematics, follow Navy processes, and communicate issuesReasonable problem-solving ability
• Attention to detail and meticulous logging of testing, troubleshooting steps, and findings

Physical / Mental Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Reasonable troubleshooting skills
• Basic and advanced math computational skills
• Understand and interpret electrical drawing and schematics

Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 based on experience

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) with match

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Medical
• Vision
• Voluntary Life insurance
• Voluntary Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance

Company Paid:

EEO Statement

The GBS Group is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on legitimate, nondiscriminatory business reasons, including merit, qualification, experience, and abilities. Our employment policies will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, pregnancy, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, promotion, termination, and access to benefits and training. Any employee who feels that he or she is or has been the victim of illegal discrimination or violation of this policy should immediately notify the Chief Administrative Officer or Human Resources. Employees may file a legitimate or good faith discrimination complaint without being subject to reprisal.

Additional Information

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