PLC Technician
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PPS is seeking a qualified PLC Technician for our manufacturing facility near Eugene, OR. The PLC Tech will be tasked with designing, programming, and troubleshooting control systems for industrial equipment and other automation projects- particularly PLCs, HMIs, and servo systems.This is a full-time, permanent Direct Hire position with an excellent starting pay rate, second-to-none benefits, and a high ceiling for growth! Responsibilities:Provide day-to-day technical advice, problem solving, and support to operations and maintenance, resulting in timely equipment functionality.Design and implement long-term equipment reliability improvement strategies and engineering solutions to reduce and eliminate repetitive equipment failures and reduce turnaround times.Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and bills of materials for machine control systems.Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs.Lead and facilitate risk assessment and value analysis to make accurate engineering decisions for equipment repairs, redesigns, and replacements.Manage contractor activities in equipment repair, modification, or replacement.Create, maintain, and update equipment files, programs, and drawings.Identify, convey, and implement technical ideas, concepts, and cost reduction opportunities that support plant objectives and goals.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related/PLC coursework from an accredited institution.Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing/plant environment.A plus but not required – Journeyman Electrical License.Applies engineering principles and tools to find and solve the root cause of equipment and technological problems.Knowledge of electrical safety codes.Experience with PLCs, HMIs, servo systems.Experience creating electrical schematics.Effective communication skills – able to lead others and provide support