PLC Applications Engineer I

Description

We understand some people are really looking for a stable company where you can grow professionally. For others it's more important to be where you can feel you're helping the environment and community you live in, while at a place you enjoy working. At Tesco Controls, we believe you can have it all, and we demonstrate that daily!

Our total rewards package starts with career advancement and training opportunities as well as our medical/dental/vision coverage. Our flexible spending accounts and 401(k) with company match recognize the desire for financial security; as our Wellness programs and perks like company sponsored events, vacation & holiday pay, employee recognition and appreciation events create a sense of community and support our mental health.

Tesco Controls' core business is designing and building process control systems and power solutions for municipalities and industrial clients to keep critical infrastructure operating efficiently. As a full-service Systems Integrator and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), we design, engineer, manufacture, program, and integrate electrical, power, and process control systems for water/wastewater, transportation, power, and renewable energy facilities. We help clients optimize operations, increase overall efficiency, and reduce operating costs. (Ranked top 10 by System Integrator Giants List 2021). We employ experts in every control discipline. TESCO's unique ability to manufacture custom solutions and design and commission equipment, power and control systems provides clients with well-designed systems that work as intended.

Our PLC Applications Engineering department is growing! Join our team and you will contribute to complex and interesting projects that impact the lives of the communities we serve.

Under direct supervision, the PLC Application Engineer writes PLC programs, OIT programs, and software control descriptions for controlling water and/or wastewater processes. Responsible for working off engineering drawings and specifications to write programs using various software and hardware platforms. Also responsible for bench testing and panel testing to verify that all aspects of PLC & OIT functionality meet required project specifications. Assist with the startup and troubleshooting of programs once installed onsite.

Essential Functions:

* Write PLC operating program based upon control specification and/or Tesco standards to assure safe, reliable and optimal equipment operation

* Write (publish) concise operating instructions detailing; control parameters and their effects under normal and failure conditions

* Provide technical assistance (phone or job-site) to verify and/or modify PLC program

* Work with various departments internally, along with consulting engineers, customers and end-users to assure proper programming for the system layouts and designs

* Analyze and interpret existing programs and documentation for project modifications

* Ensure assignments and work schedules follow policy and procedures

* Communicate effectively to a wide range of internal and external contacts

* Support multiple smaller scaled projects

* Provide weekly content and job status reports used with scheduling tools

* All other duties assigned

Tesco Controls is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. TESCO provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Requirements

Demonstrated Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• High level of organizational and time management skills

Education and Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Engineering, related field
• Basic knowledge of ladder logic and structured text programming
• Basic understanding of computer operations, Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of instruments and electro-mechanical devices used for process control

Experience:

• Preferred 2 years of experience

Pay offered will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and geographic location. We may pay more or less than the range based on the person's qualifications. In good faith we believe the range is what we will pay for this role at the time of the posting and may change in the future. In addition, Tesco offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vacation, holidays, and 100% 401K match of your contributions up to 4% of your earnings.