Automation Consultant

AUTOMATION CONSULTANT JOB DESCRIPTION:  

Think-PLC is seeking a self-motivated and effective Programmer to support our operations. Thoroughness and attention to detail are required as a significant amount of time will be spent working with complex PLC programs and electrical control systems.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Support the daily needs of Think-PLC clients through installation, programming, start-up and maintenance of automation and electrical equipment.  
• Selection of Electrical & Instrumentation components as required per specifications.  
• Preparing Electrical Schematics and Panel drawings, as well as incorporating changes to drawings  
• Assisting in Assembly / Fabrication of Control Panels as required  
• Assisting in Generating Preliminary Bill of Materials for Proposals  
• Assisting in Panel check-out (hardware acceptance test)  
• Specify Programmable Logic Controller Modules based on Instrumentation Lists and/or legacy drawings  
• Collaborate with all members of the engineering team & electrical panel shop to successfully specify needed components for operation and installation of the equipment  
• Intentionally seek opportunities to grow and develop others as well as yourself  
• Give and receive constructive feedback effectively  
• Ability to listen to our customers in order to understand their challenges and opportunities  
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Minimum 3-5 years of related automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLC’s and general control system design.  
• 5 years of experience with complex automation control systems.  
• High level of experience with Rockwell PLC platforms.  
• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.  
• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university preferred.  
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft operating systems and Office programs including Word and Excel.  
• Must be able to read and understand P&ID’s, construction drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.  
• Experience in the configuration and development of SCADA & HMI packages.  
• Instrumentation/electrical background preferred  
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC and LOI programming  

BENEFITS  

• Competitive Salary  
• 7 paid holidays  
• Unlimited PTO policy - Eligible after 90 days of employment  
• 100% Employer paid medical insurance for employee  
• 100% Employer paid long-term disability  
• 100% Employer paid group term life ($75,000 coverage)  
• Competitive 401(K) offered, company match included 
• Flexible scheduling  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

• Occasionally required to stand and walk  
• Frequently required to sit for long periods of time  
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity  
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to talk or hear  
• The employee must be able to occasionally lift and /or move up to 10 pounds  

ABOUT THINK-PLC  

As a leader in Legacy and OEM solutions, our team integrates automation systems from start to finish, beginning with designing and building all the way to installation and servicing. We provide automated control systems for a variety of industries, including manufacturers, municipalities, and machine builders. While our home base is Lexington, North Carolina, we serve clients around the world to provide them with high-value control systems.