Description
PLC Systems Engineer
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 include but are not limited to:
• 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:
Candidates must possess 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 issues
• Reasonable 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
Pay & Benefits:
• Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 based on experience
• Discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) with match
• Paid Time Off
• 11 holidays
• Benefits include:
o Medical
o Dental
o Vision
o Voluntary Life insurance
o Voluntary Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance
o Company Paid:
§ Basic life Insurance
§ Short Term Disability
§ Long Term Disability
