Company: Sodecia Global Tech & Automation Center Europe.

Location: Portugal

Sodecia Group is recruiting 2 PLC Programmers / Robotics Technicians to join Sodecia GTAC in Europe.

Main Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret drawings and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
• Test electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance. 
• Must be able to maintain and troubleshoot welding equipment. (mig, spot, drawn arc, projection).
• Must understand PLC ladder logic and text based logic programs.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and program articulated robots.
• Design, develop, and program new PLC systems
• Act as programming technical lead when required
• Debug / repair equipment
• Develop and implement standard engineering practices, as well as provide detailed documentation upon project completion and start-up
• Work closely with manufacturing to maximum cycle times
• Write PLC logic
• Interpret mechanical sequence
• Other duties and projects as required by your Supervisor.

Skills Profile:

• College or industry diploma in PLC programming, industrial electrical and robotics equipment.
• Trade certification or Apprenticeship an asset.
• 3-5 years’ work experience in the electrical and/or robotics programming field.
• Previous experience with Beckhoff Controls, Structured Text programming and Indusoft HMI software an asset.
• Previous experience with Kuk robots an asset.
• Understanding of all aspects related to manufacturing of Automotive stamping, welding, processing and automation.
• Strong understanding of Safety protocols including OHSA, CSA and ISO
• Good understanding of the production environment, good analytical and math skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication, with excellent organizational skills.
• Must  be able to work independently and in team setting and ask for expertise of others when needed
• Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain timing deadlines.
• Must have the ability and knowledge to use various electrical and electronic testing equipment. 
• Ability to react appropriately in stressful situations

What we Offer:

• Multicultural environment
• Excellent work conditions
• Travel required in and out of the country as defined by project requirements and as requested by management.
• Report to Plant Manager

Will also accept any suitable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Location: Portugal