Senior PLC Applications Engineer

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Our total rewards package includes career advancement and training opportunities as well as our medical/dental/vision coverage for your health and well-being. Our Flexible Spending Account, company paid Life Insurance and 401(k) with company match recognize the desire for financial security.  Our wellness program and perks like company sponsored events, vacation & holiday pay, employee recognition and appreciation events, create a sense of community and support our mental health.

Job Summary:

The PLC Applications Engineer writes PLC programs, OIT programs, and software control descriptions for controlling various water and/or wastewater processes.  This is the ideal role for an Automation Engineer with a passion for the analysis, design, programming, debugging and modification of programmable logic for such applications. Senior Programmers, for us have the ability and willingness to train and aid other programmers, along with assisting in the development of departmental best practices and standards.

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
• Perform customer training and assist sales force with product presentations
• Work with various departments internally, along with consulting engineers, customers and end-users to assure proper system layouts and designs
• Assist in training other employees on any aspect above

Demonstrated Skills:

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

Education and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Technology or related field and industry experience
• Applied knowledge in programming major manufacturers (Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Tesco, etc.) PLCs & OITs
• Excellent understanding of computer operations, Microsoft Office
• Excellent knowledge of instruments and electro-mechanical devices used for process control

Experience:

• At least 5 years of related experience

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)