Project Engineer- PLC Controls

Overview

Element has an exciting opportunity for a PLC Controls Project Engineer at our Fairfield OH lab. Element is a

recognized leader in testing inspection and product certification.

Element Cincinnatis capabilities range from high and low cycle fatigue testing at elevated and sub-ambient temperatures to fracture mechanics and monotonic testing under tension compression shear and torsion. We also also boast one of the widest ranges of accredited medical device testing in the world including static fatigue and wear testing solutions for hip knee spine and trauma devices.

If you are not currently authorized to work in the US Element Materials Technology will not consider your job application. Any candidate must be lawfully eligible to work in the US as a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States (Green Card Holder).

Location: Fairfield Ohio

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support for Element-built test machines which utilize B&R Automation hardware and software. A key focus will be enhancing and expanding capabilities within the existing system.
• Support and further develop IoT solutions for Element assets. These systems combine custom-built IoT hardware/software with OEM components including:

• • Custom-designed circuit boards
  • Programming in JavaScript
  • Integration with off-the-shelf hardware and hosting services (currently using myDevices )

• Demonstrate initiative and autonomy in daily tasks often acting without the need for detailed instruction.
• Independently determine and implement appropriate design methodologies and protocols.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers at Element and external experts to address well-defined technical challenges including routine and standardized analyses.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including:
  • Element IT
  • Element Data Science
  • Element Software Engineering
  • Element Operational Excellence
  • Individual lab General Managers and their support staff

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 3 years in industrial automation and controls experience
• Must have PLC Programing experience
• Experience with B&R Automation (a plus).
• Strong skills in control systems electrical design and IoT technologies.
• Proficient in programming languages (Structured Text Java HTML C C# MySQL).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• U.S. citizenship required; some travel involved.

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Diversity Statement

At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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