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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $68,625- $100,000 annually at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
We are not able to sponsor or transfer visa for this position no or in the future.
What You’ll Do In This Role:
Build PLC programs from the ground up, interpreting electrical schematics, system specifications, and functional descriptions to build robust and efficient control logic. This includes selecting appropriate PLC hardware and communication protocols.
Design, develop, and implement PLC/SCADA programs to interface the sorter system with external conveyor systems. This includes leading data exchange, error handling, and overall system synchronization.
Build and maintain comprehensive safety checklists and documentation, including risk assessments, safety function descriptions, and validation procedures. Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 13849).
Complete offline commissioning procedures for the sorter system, including detailed testing of safety-related PLC programs according to the safety checklist. Document all test results and deviations.
Participate in the integration of the sorter system with the overall system, performing online commissioning and validation. This involves fixing communication issues, optimizing system performance, and ensuring flawless interaction between the sorter and connected conveyors.
What We Are Looking For:
2+ years of technical experience in automation, industrial or material handling fields as technician or Commissioning Engineer.
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in electronic, electrotechnics, electrical, mechatronic, Automation or IT engineering.
Willingness to spend up to 85% of time traveling within the country and abroad.
Knowledge in programming software including Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens. C++ is not required, but is a plus.
Strong orientation to reach the targets, initiative, autonomy, and propensity to work in team.
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