Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE

Apply professional programming knowledge and skills to project machine control programming, primarily within the Baggage Handling division relating to the baggage control system within a collaborative environment, working closely with Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management and Customer Support.

The primary focus of the US controls department is on Allen-Bradley technology; however, Siemens experience is also required. BEUMER will provide training in the areas of general technology as well as special applications and equipment. MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL 35-40% OF THE TIME.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand customer requirements and translate those into programmatic design.
• Design and program machine control for all types of BEUMER baggage handling systems using BEUMER base machine control code.
• Prepare and test PLC hardware for projects.
• Prepare/ Review electrical design drawings and specifications as they relate to machine control programming.
• Prepare/ Review electrical design
• Work with electrical engineering to define I/O network and addressing.
• Work with engineering in selection and test of peripheral equipment.
• Work with the PC software developers.
• Participate in in-house testing at any BEUMER office of the machine control system.
• Prepare as-built documentation for project.
• Assist in the programming and debugging of PLC and HMI systems for the Crisbelt, as needed
• Participate in the on-site machine control commissioning.
• Participate in second tier software response support line.
• May be assigned to special projects or required to perform other duties not listed above, which may vary from time to time as determined by management, to meet company need
• Review As-Sold Documents, Create WBS, Review Project Specification & create RFI, Project Risk/Opportunity Assessment (Technical), Update Requirement Traceability.
• Assist product development controls aspect with respect to baggage handling equipment
• Support Field Installation & Commissioning

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or related discipline
• Knowledge of:
  • Machine control concepts.
  • Fundamental mathematical techniques.
  • Programming of Siemens and/ Or Allan Bradley PLCs.
• Ability to:
  • Evaluate controls engineering problems
  • Keep abreast of changes in engineering technology
  • Work as part of the project team
  • Prepare specifications and documents in accordance with requirements
  • Investigate technical problems and establish procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences
• Use of computer-based tools for project management and programming
• TRAVEL NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY (35-40%)
• Excellent time management skills; attention to detail; ability to learn quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well under pressure; with both a sense of urgency and thoroughness
• Professional, positive, and energetic attitude

DESIRED: 

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work in airport baggage handling systems would be advantageous

COMMITMENT REQUIRED.  We are looking for a long-term commitment, the ability to set and meet goals and the willingness and ability to travel 35-40% of the time.

Additional Information

BEUMER is an innovative company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of benefits we currently offer full-time employees. And by the way, no waiting period, they start when you do:

• We pay 100% of medical & dental premiums for you AND your eligible dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with a generous match, because we care about your future
• Life Insurance is provided free for all employees
• Generous amount of paid time off
• Long-term disability (yes, we cover that too!)

BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.