Job Description

SUMMARY: The Upgrades and Modifications Controls Engineer in our expert service center designs, modifies and analyzes machine control systems for upgrades and modernizations of packaging equipment machinery, interfaces with customers, applications engineers, mechanical engineering staff, assemblers, and field service technicians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes and designs machine controls for systems using input from customers, field service technicians, technical support staff, assemblers and engineering staff.
• Updates and maintains software design documentation.
• Develops functional and efficient PLC logic using ladder logic, function blocks, and structured text with multiple vendors, primarily Allen Bradley and Beckhoff.
• Modifies or develops functional HMI applications using multiple vendors, primarily Allen Bradley and Beckhoff.
• Develops and maintains bills of material for new and rebuilt equipment.
• Troubleshoots problems identified by customers and field service technicians on existing and new equipment, by both telephone and field visits.
• Assists Purchasing with specifying component needs, quoting, buying of controls, substituting/cross-referencing components, and determining vendors.
• Assists in determining costs and time schedule for electrical portion of projects and meets budgeted costs, timelines, hours, etc.
• Works with customers in providing information for validation and defining the project.
• Actively participates in efforts for the Continuous Improvement of processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Travel up to 25%

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a BS degree in an Engineering discipline
• Must have a minimum of 5+ years experience in PLC programming, debugging manufacturing equipment, SCADA systems and processes including working with industrial networks, wiring methods, electric code and circuits

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An Electrical Engineering degree is preferred
• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming
• HMI programming, primarily Allen-Bradley

The welfare of our employees’ matters to us. Therefore, Syntegon offers a generous and attractive benefits package that meets our employees’ needs.

Benefits:

• 401(k) – attractive employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance – Employer paid

*Union varies

• Identity Theft Insurance – Employer Paid
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Additional Information

The expected compensation range for this position is between $75,000 – 120,000 based on a full-time schedule.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At Syntegon compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

**NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found atwww.syntegon.com. Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer. **