Structured Text PLC Programmer/Controls Engineer, Greater New York City Area

3 months ago

Hawthorne, United States Charles Kriston Group Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

PLC Programming/Controls Engineer, Greater New York City Area

No resume available right now? That’s OK, we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send an email to ckriston@charleskristongroup.com with your contact information and I’ll give you a call.

Are you energized by automation? Do you get enthusiastic about complex problems? Are you able to create innovative and precise programming solutions? Are you able to travel globally, with approximately 10% of the work year overnight?

If you can answer these questions affirmatively, you should join our client’s team. They are located in Hawthorne, NY, and are a worldwide manufacturer of leading-edge inspection equipment and an engineering solutions provider. These technologies serve the food, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. The solutions/machines challenge seal and container integrity non-destructively in-line and offline.

What’s in it for you? In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package (benefits include family medical, FSA, short & long term disability, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and Maternity/Paternity leave, a safe harbor 401K (offers 4% to your 5% contribution), vacation starts with 2 weeks, with the run-up to 3-weeks vacation over 5 years service, and 4 weeks vacation over 10 years service), the position offers perks and an opportunity to work in the following culture:

  • 40 hour work weeks, 8-5 (Office cleared out by 6 PM)
  • Any weekend work gets the employee a comp day
  • Summer hours
  • Lunch and learns
  • Social events
  • A lounge that is often holding ping pong tournaments
  • A highly collaborative work environment
  • An intelligent team of employees
  • Global mindset, global travel

A motivated, creative, and technically intelligent professional is being sought to provide programming skills for sensory technology applications. It is expected that 80% of the time you will be programming PLCs and other control systems. The client is only interested in candidates who experience satisfaction in developing robust PLC-based solutions.

Candidates must meet these minimum requirements:

  • Must have legal permission to work in the U.S. and have a valid passport.
  • Degree from a two-year secondary education program.
  • Project management experience.
  • PLC programming “from scratch” capability.
  • Working with robots and/or vision systems.
  • Experience with selecting and integrating sensors and actuators.
  • Expertise using various protocols to integrate/network between control systems.
  • Experience with project release, installation, and commissioning.
  • Working well with a team of controls engineers and/or mentoring.

The best candidates will meet the minimum requirements and may have the following talents:

  • Multi-lingual
  • B.S. or Advanced degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
  • Knowledge of data integrity and experience with 21CFR part 11
  • Experience with Servo motors, Stepper motors, HMI
  • Experience with control systems from SAIA Burgess Controls, Beckhoff, Allen Bradley, and Automation Direct
  • Experience with robotic systems from Staubli and Yaskawa
  • Experience with vision systems from Cognex and Keyence
  • Experience with Festo pneumatic smart controllers and Schneider Lexium Drives
  • Programming for a capital equipment business
  • Writing structured, well documented, “bug-free”, PLC code in any of the five International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) standard languages (Ladder Diagram (LD), Instruction List (IL), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Structured Text (ST), and Sequential Function Chart (SFC))
  • Experience with software version control & management

Upon joining the team, you could provide a comprehensive solution to your customer. The solution will conform to ASTM and other regulatory standards. The solution may have required the development of a test method, the design, and manufacture of a machine, and the validation that the equipment achieves the intended purpose.

  • PLC Programming/Controls Engineer

    3 months ago

    Hawthorne, United States Charles Kriston Group Full time

    PLC Programming/Controls Engineer, Greater New York City AreaNo resume available right now? That's OK, we don't need it to have a conversation. Send an email to ckriston@charleskristongroup.com with your contact information and I'll give you a call.Are you energized by automation? Do you get enthusiastic about complex problems? Are you able to create...

  • PLC Programming/Controls Engineer

    3 months ago

    Hawthorne, United States Charles Kriston Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPLC Programming/Controls Engineer, Greater New York City AreaNo resume available right now? That’s OK, we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send an email to ckriston@charleskristongroup.com with your contact information and I’ll give you a call.Are you energized by automation? Do you get enthusiastic about complex...

  • PLC Programming/Controls Engineer

    3 months ago

    Hawthorne, United States Charles Kriston Group Full time

    PLC Programming/Controls Engineer, Greater New York City Area No resume available right now? That's OK, we don't need it to have a conversation. Send an email to ckriston@charleskristongroup.com with your contact information and I'll give you a call. Are you energized by automation? Do you get enthusiastic about complex problems? Are you able to create...

  • Automation Controls Engineer

    4 days ago

    Hawthorne, New York, United States Charles Kriston Group Full time

    Automation Controls Engineer Are you enthusiastic about automation and adept at tackling intricate challenges through innovative programming techniques? Our client, a prominent player in the manufacturing sector, is seeking a skilled professional to enhance their engineering team. This organization excels in producing state-of-the-art inspection technology...

  • Automation Controls Engineer

    1 week ago

    Hawthorne, New York, United States Charles Kriston Group Full time

    Automation Controls Engineer Are you enthusiastic about automation and adept at tackling intricate challenges through innovative programming techniques? Our client, a prominent entity in the field of advanced inspection technology, is seeking a skilled professional to enhance their engineering team. This organization stands at the forefront of delivering...

  • Automation Controls Engineer

    1 week ago

    Hawthorne, New York, United States Charles Kriston Group Full time

    Automation Controls Engineer Are you driven by a passion for automation and adept at tackling intricate challenges through innovative programming techniques? Our client, a prominent player in the manufacturing sector, is seeking a skilled professional to enhance their engineering team. This organization excels in producing state-of-the-art inspection...

  • Automation and Controls Engineer

    1 day ago

    Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    About the RoleAs an Automation and Controls Engineer for Raptor at SpaceX, you will play a critical role in the design and integration of automated cells, safety logic systems, and motion-controlled systems that increase Raptor production, reliability, and unlock new manufacturing technologies.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and Development: Design, develop, and...

  • Controls Engineer

    3 months ago

    Hawthorne, United States jcw llc Full time

    We are working with one of our top clients to find a controls engineer to work on numerous PLC programming and automation projects. This role would sit in the R&D department of a packaging company that has life science as well as food and beverage clients. The core responsibilities would involve working on the machines that test their products....

  • Controls Engineer

    3 months ago

    Hawthorne, United States jcw llc Full time

    We are working with one of our top clients to find a controls engineer to work on numerous PLC programming and automation projects. This role would sit in the R&D department of a packaging company that has life science as well as food and beverage clients. The core responsibilities would involve working on the machines that test their products....

  • Controls Engineer

    3 months ago

    Hawthorne, United States JCW Full time

    We are working with one of our top clients to find a controls engineer to work on numerous PLC programming and automation projects. This role would sit in the R&D department of a packaging company that has life science as well as food and beverage clients. The core responsibilities would involve working on the machines that test their...

  • Controls Engineer

    2 months ago

    Hawthorne, United States JCW Full time

    We are working with one of our top clients to find a controls engineer to work on numerous PLC programming and automation projects. This role would sit in the R&D department of a packaging company that has life science as well as food and beverage clients. The core responsibilities would involve working on the machines that test their...

  • Automation and Controls Specialist

    4 days ago

    Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    Embark on a career-defining journey with SpaceX as a key contributor to our mission to revolutionize space technology.ROLE: AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS SPECIALISTRESPONSIBILITIES:Design, develop, and implement automation projects to enhance manufacturing efficiency and productivity.Develop and maintain Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) code for high-volume...

  • HVAC Truck Based Controls Tech

    2 weeks ago

    Hawthorne, United States Johnson Controls International Full time

    Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team. As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.  Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across...

  • HVAC Truck Based Controls Tech

    1 month ago

    Hawthorne, United States Johnson Controls International Full time

    Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team. As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.  Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across...

  • HVAC Truck Based Controls Tech

    1 month ago

    Hawthorne, United States Johnson Controls International Full time

    Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team. As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across...

  • Raptor Automation Engineer

    1 week ago

    Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    SpaceX operates under the conviction that a future where humanity explores the cosmos is far more thrilling than one where we remain Earth-bound. Currently, SpaceX is advancing the technologies necessary to make this vision a reality, with the ultimate aim of facilitating human existence on Mars.RAPTOR AUTOMATION ENGINEERIn the role of Raptor Automation...

  • Vice President of Engineering and Research

    4 days ago

    Hawthorne, California, United States Charles Kriston Group Full time

    Position OverviewDirector of Engineering and R&D – Greater New York City areaWe are seeking a highly skilled Director of Engineering and R&D to lead our engineering division at Charles Kriston Group. This role presents an opportunity to leverage your extensive industry experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.As the Director, you will report...

  • Project Manager

    3 months ago

    Hawthorne, United States Charles Kriston Group Full time

    Project (Order Fulfillment) Manager – Greater New York City areaCan you describe yourself as a strategic leader, customer-focused, business-minded, quality-driven, and process and timeline-focused?  If yes, become our client’s Project Manager - it's your chance to put some serious industry experience to use! Are you interested in joining an organization...

  • Director of Engineering and R&D

    3 months ago

    Hawthorne, United States Charles Kriston Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDirector of Engineering and R&D – Greater New York City areaBecome our client’s Director of Engineering and R&D - it's your chance to put some serious industry experience to use! Are you interested in joining an organization with deep roots, a great culture, and who is a fast-paced leader of package inspection? Leverage...

  • Structural Engineering Specialist

    4 days ago

    Hawthorne, California, United States Space Exploration Technologies Corporation Full time

    Position Overview:As a Structural Engineering Specialist, your expertise in design and assembly configuration management will play a crucial role in both the innovation of new projects and the maintenance of our current vehicle fleet.Key Responsibilities:- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance design processes.- Engage in the development of...