ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER/PLC PROGRAMMER - (LV 2 / LV3 WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: October 31, 2024
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10174037 * Category: Engineering * Location:
Plymouth, Minnesota, United States of America * Clearance Type:
None * Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
* Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) * Travel Required:
Yes, 50% of the Time * Positions Available: 1At Northrop Grumman,
our employees have incredible opportunities to work on
revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world
today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive
spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological
advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across
the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We
look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering
spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the
way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive
diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an
insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our
employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an Electrical Control Systems
Engineer/PLC Programmer to join a team responsible for
International Programs with the Defense Sector team in Plymouth,
MN. This position will provide Control Systems Engineering and PLC
Programming expertise in the manufacturing of advanced medium
caliber ammunition for international pursuits. The person filling
this position must be experienced with control system hardware and
software. The successful candidate must have the demonstrated
capability to work independently with a wide variety of
multi-disciplined team members in remote settings while building
strong working relationships. The candidate shall also apply strong
engineering fundamentals, demonstrate clear communication with
those they interact with, and must be able to support up to 50%
domestic and international travel for the duration of the program.
Primary job responsibilities: * Coordination of efforts to
modernize industrial control systems and hardware. Working with
process experts to create automation specifications and develop
implementation resources to meet program/process requirements. *
Specify, document, design, test, and maintain data acquisition and
control systems using PLC-based technology. * Create and read logic
and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation, and
testing. * Develop Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for control and
acquisition systems. * Selection and sizing of instrumentation
(pressure, temperature, strain, flow, etc.). * Update and develop
Instrument & Controls documents such as: IO lists, instrument
lists, wiring schematics, loop diagrams, Electrical Instrument &
Controls specifications. * Coordinating the design & documentation
of safe & affordable manufacturing processes with Project
Engineering, Tooling, Quality, Facility & Production personnel. *
Establish monitoring for Key Process Parameters using Statistical
Process Control. * Identify opportunities for improvement in
existing processes, conducting trials & verifications for
improvements through a robust change process, and implementing
verified changes. * Non-Conformance investigation to determine Root
cause & Corrective Action for Process related non-conformances. *
Defining requirements for new/repaired facilities equipment used in
the manufacturing of ammunition products. * Assist in developing
the scope of work and related estimates for proposal activity.
Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in STEM plus 2 years of
experience; OR a master's degree in STEM plus 0 of experience. *
Experience with designing and programming process automation and
industrial controls. * Experience with communications, data
networks and data collection. * Able to travel up to 50% of the
time both domestic and international in hands on environments.
Desired Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the
following * Experience implementing controls solutions and
programing HMIs. * Experience with digital/analog control and
measurement. * Experience with standard communications protocols
(Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, CANBUS, etc.) * Strong
interpersonal skills with ability to interface with an organization
at all levels. * Skilled in working with Microsoft Office. *
Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 * Past experience in an environment
containing energetic and/or explosive materials. * Past experience
successfully working with highly diverse teams and with foreign
cultures.Salary Range: $83,300 - $124,900
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however,
Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining
base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the
position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and
current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to
base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual
contributions as well as allow employees to share in company
results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be
eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman
provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage,
life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays
and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from
the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or
extended depending on business needs and the availability of
qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse
workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color,
religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital
status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any
other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency
statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all
positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted
positions.
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