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NLB Services · 2 years ago

PLC Automation Engineer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

NLB Services is looking for a PLC Automation Engineer to work in Chicago, IL. The role involves connecting to equipment, commissioning automation cells, and validating the operation of safety equipment among other responsibilities.

AnalyticsConsultingRecruiting

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Connect to equipment with a PC

Flash Firmware on control equipment

Download software to control equipment

Commission Ethernet/IP Fieldbus network

Validate operation of safety equipment, including E-Stops, Gates, and Light Curtains

Teach Servos

Establish communications to third-party equipment such as cameras and welders

Operate equipment via HMI control in manual mode

Communicate with build team so the build team can correct build defects, including alignments, sensor positioning, and such

Operate equipment in dry cycle mode

Support limited runs with product running through the machine

Qualification

Automated assembly processesCommissioned automation cellsRSLogix v32Siemens TIA PortalEthernet/IP FieldbusFanuc Robot IntegrationServo ApplicationsNetworkingVision systemsMES systems

Required

Familiar with automated assembly processes

Have commissioned automation cells with robotic automation before

Connect to equipment with a PC

Flash Firmware on control equipment

Download software to control equipment

Commission Ethernet/IP Fieldbus network

Validate operation of safety equipment, including E-Stops, Gates, and Light Curtains

Teach Servos

Establish communications to third-party equipment such as cameras and welders

Operate equipment via HMI control in manual mode

Communicate with build team so the build team can correct build defects, including alignments, sensor positioning, and such

Operate equipment in dry cycle mode

Support limited runs with product running through the machine

Read and Understand Electrical Schematics

RSLogix v32

Rockwell processors used for automation control

GuardLogix Safety Programming

Siemens TIA Portal WinCC v15.1

Used for equipments HMIs

Ethernet/IP Fieldbus

Fanuc Robot Integration

Fanuc programming background is not necessary, but being able to understand the PLC side of handshaking with the Fanuc controller is needed

Servo Applications

Positioning of devices, Pick and Places

Rockwell Kinetix 5700

Preferred

Networking

Commissioning of Hirschmann managed Ethernet switches

Vision

Matrox Camera Systems

Familiarity with MES systems

Customer has a proprietary system, a basic understanding of the principles behind an MES system is useful

Company

NLB Services

Glassdoor4.3

NLB Services is a fast growing consulting, analytics and digital transformation company.

Founded in 2007

Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.nlbservices.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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