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Mid LevelFull-time
Salary Range
$102,000 - $138,000 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
E-Space is seeking a PLC Programmer/Controls and Power Systems Engineer to join our Manufacturing Solar Team. This role is responsible for modifying, troubleshooting, and improving control systems on thin-film manufacturing equipment, with a strong focus on Siemens PLC-based systems.
Key Responsibilities
- →Modify, debug, and optimize PLC programs on existing production equipment, primarily Siemens-based systems.
- →Work directly with equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to implement fixes, upgrades, and functional improvements.
- →Support commissioning, re-commissioning, and acceptance of modified machines.
- →Improve machine reliability, uptime, and process stability through control system enhancements.
- →Develop and improve PLC logic for a unique R2R machine, with no OEM, including new features and performance improvements.
- →Implement and maintain machine safety logic, interlocks, and alarms.
- →Troubleshoot electrical, sensor, actuator, and communication issues impacting machine operation.
- →Collaborate with process and equipment engineers to translate process needs into control logic.
- →Support integration of motion control, web handling, heaters, pumps, vacuum systems, and power supplies.
- →Work with HMI improvements for usability, diagnostics, and operator feedback.
- →Ensure that machine subsystems receive power within defined electrical and operational requirements.
- →Maintain PLC documentation, version control, and change records.
- →Support production during ramp-up and troubleshooting events.
Requirements
- ✓BS or technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
- ✓Minimum 5 years of experience working with PLCs in an industrial environment.
- ✓Strong hands-on experience modifying and troubleshooting existing PLC code.
- ✓Experience working with OEM equipment and external machine vendors.
- ✓Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Ethernet/IP).
- ✓Experience with motion control, drives, sensors, and industrial I/O.
- ✓Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
- ✓Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and supporting live production equipment.
