Service Programmer

Therma-Tron-X, Inc. (TTX®); Sturgeon Bay (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Therma-Tron-X, Inc. (TTX) is seeking an experienced PLC Programmer to design and troubleshoot PLC systems for our industrial controls.

The role involves creating ladder logic, custom screens, and script functions for material handling, oven equipment, hydraulic systems, and waste treatment within our systems. You will research new technologies, follow projects through from programming to manual writing, and travel to customer sites to install, debug, and train staff.

Qualifications

• 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 PLCs preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% both in the continental US and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Program ladders, screens, and script functions to control material handling, ovens, hydraulics, and waste treatment.
• Research and develop new technologies for control and monitoring of systems.
• Complete projects from programming to manual writing, install and debug at customer sites, and train personnel on site.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Electrical schematics

Networking basics

Relational databases

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree in machine control/engineering tech

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

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

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.

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 25% both in the continental US and internationally