Description

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

If you are a PLC Programmer/Automation Specialist looking for an amazing place to work where you can have a better work-life balance, then this is the perfect role for you! Our unique seed industry business allows us to not work 24/7 year-round like other manufacturing plants do. Don’t wait another minute, read more below about our excellent PLC Programmer/Automation Specialist opportunity, and apply today!
You will never be bored at our Tipton, IN production plant as our facility offers diversity of tasks and activities year-round! Here at Tipton, we take pride in the quality of our work and the safety of all our team members.
As the PLC Programmer/Automation Specialist, you will work with the Location Maintenance Team to maintain the local Process control network, programming standards, and propose new equipment for the location. You will be challenged with duties and responsibilities that will evolve throughout the year. The Tipton facility runs 7 days per week through harvest (September-October) and multiple shifts during conditioning/packaging season (October – March) then staggers down to one/two shifts over the remainder of the spring and summer months. Required on-call work to ensure processes are running will apply to this role. Come grow your career with Corteva, where you’ll have opportunities to nurture your passion and use your talents to help solve some of the biggest challenges facing the world today.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain integrity of the PLC automation servers and PLC processors at the Tipton location.
• Troubleshoot and modify ladder logic programs on Allen Bradley processors using software for RS Logix 500 and 5000.
• Understand the strategy for the Process Control Network operating production locations and be accountable for the implementation of the strategy at the local level.
• Lead and foster the safety culture with team members, and drive maintenance and reliability of the process control network.
• Maintain the strategy for PLC automation support for the location which includes training of operators.
• Assist in the development, installation, inspection, and maintenance of new or enhanced mechanical and/or electrical equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on field or facility equipment/machinery or vehicles.
• Estimate labor and equipment costs, maintain appropriate maintenance, inventory, and repair logs.
• May lead others in maintenance or oversee certain programs, processes, and/or projects.
• May be responsible for supporting mechanical projects throughout the plant.

Qualifications

Education:

• You have your High School Diploma/GED

What Skills You Need:

• You love a challenge and enjoy troubleshooting!
• You look at problems to find solutions and love solving them!
• You have previous HMI graphical interface programming experience using Allen-Bradley FTVSE\FTVME and PanelBuilder32 Software.
• You have previous experience programming PLC ladder logic.
• You have previous electrical experience with voltages ranging from 24v DC to 480v 3 phase AC.
• You have previous experience with IT services such as setting up new computers.
• You are willing and able to lift (up to) 50 lbs. and complete work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting with or without reasonable accommodation.
• You understand that delivering to our customers on-time keeps us viable and are willing and able to work as on-call, work a rotating shift and work overtime hours including weekend work required during seasonal peaks to support achieving those goals.
• You value health and safety! You will always work safety and follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure you and your colleagues go home safely every day. Plus, since you value health, working in a Tobacco Free facility is the work environment you are looking for!
• You work well with others of all organizational levels because you have strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• You have intermediate computer skills or higher including use of Microsoft Office.
• You understand or have experience with Allen Bradley automation control systems.
• You love to learn and improve so you are willing and able to complete additional training as needed.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• You have EITHER a two-year technical / vocational degree in Industrial Technology with PLC Automation coursework OR 1-3 years of related.
  PLC Automation work experience.
• Previous HMI programming experience primarily with Allen Bradley Factory Talk Studio.
• Previous ladder logic programming experience with Allen Bradley products such as RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, and others.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution, controls, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Training/coaching skills.
• Project management skills

Relocation assistance not offered for this position.
VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This positions is required to work onsite 5 days a week.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here – Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.