Application Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC programs for new and existing automation systems.
• Develop and document PLC and SCADA programs
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to develop and implement control strategies.
• Conduct testing and commissioning of PLC systems to ensure proper functionality and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PLC hardware and software
• Maintain and update existing PLC programs to improve efficiency and performance.
• Provide technical support and training to production and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations in all automation activities.
• Document PLC programs, modifications, and maintenance procedures.
• Be a primary contact to assigned clients and report their needs, concerns, or requests to the Project Manager.
• Acquire material quotes and place orders from vendors as directed
• Represent the Company at project design and construction meetings

Preferred candidate profile

• Possess a strong desire to perform work as directed in a timely, safe, and professional manner
• experience with programming and configuring PLC platforms, SCADA software packages, Microsoft Operating Systems, OPC , SQL, and OLE clients and servers.
• experience working with or around electrical, mechanical, and chemical equipment and systems used in water, waste water, and crude oil production, collection, treatment, and distribution operations or any machine PLC programming.
• Extensive knowledge of electricity, electronics, and computers.
• Knowledge of basic electrical construction tools, materials, and techniques
• Have training and certification from Wonderware, Rockwell Automation, ISA, etc.
• Desire to learn new skills, move up, and accept increasing responsibilities.