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The announced job offer is made public by the firm: TARGAN Inc. and it was included in jobs list the date of: 2022-10-22 in the website greenenergyjobsonline.com.
It is announced that they have a job offer at the category of Engineering and the jobs location is in the state of North Carolina at the city Morrisville, in the country US - at this current ZipCode: 27560
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Job Overview
Position Summary:
The Automation and Controls Engineer will play a key role in the realization of automated equipment at TARGAN. This position will be hands-on; requiring the Engineer to program, debug, troubleshoot said equipment with the goal of putting machinery into customer facilities.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Programming of modern PLC/PAC devices using IEC61131-3 compliant languages
- Integration of I/O systems using industrial automation fieldbus protocols such as EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, IO-Link, etc.
- Integration of Variable Frequency Drives, machine vision, safety, and other pieces of equipment using the above protocols
- Incorporate sensors for detection, flow, pressure, etc. into the machine program using I/O systems utilizing the above protocols
- Basic HMI touchscreen interfaces and their interaction with PLC/PACs
- Basic understanding of schematic diagrams of electrical systems
- Troubleshoot equipment using electrical multi-meters and other testing devices
- Work as part of a cross-functional team including Engineers and Scientists to create the desired product outcomes
- Participate as an active member of cross-functional teams; provide and receive constructive input
- Ability to be given direction and work independently for periods of time to achieve desired outcomes
- Proficiency in programming industrial equipment using at least 1 of the IEC61131-3 compliant languages
- Ladder logic (AB, Siemens, Codesys, etc.)
- Structured Text (AB, Codesys, etc.) - at a minimum ability to understand and/or learn
- Function block / AOI
- Codesys programming (Schneider, Wago, etc.) is highly desirable
- Machine Interface design using a vendor package such as AB, Schneider, and others
- Interaction with PLC/PAC via appropriate drivers and mapping of variables
- Creation, troubleshooting, and modification of screens for use by service personnel, maintenance, etc.
- Must be able to program and interact with PLC/PACs daily including connection, modification, troubleshooting, etc.
- Setup and use of Ethernet protocols such as EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP
- Use of sensor-based protocols such as IO-Link
- Understanding of different I/O technologies: discrete, analog, encoders, etc.
- Ideally a broad understanding of industrial machinery, associated sensors, transducers, etc.
- Ability to provide troubleshooting support both onsite at customer facilities, and remotely when necessary
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (or similar discipline)
- 5-8 years of relevant experience
- Experience in a biology, or animal health related field is a plus
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience with basic linear motion
- Basic understanding of state machines
- Background in industrial panel design
- Use of a Parametric 3D package such as SolidWorks
- Utilization of CAE/CAD program such as AutoCAD Electrical
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Employer Overview

TARGAN Inc.
North Carolina, Morrisville - 27560- Agency