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General overview of the role

The PLC Programmer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining control systems for automated industrial processes. This role involves writing efficient logic code, integrating systems, and ensuring the optimal performance of machines. The PLC Programmer will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, implement system improvements, and enhance automation efficiency. Their expertise is vital to improving production output and ensuring the reliability of automated systems.

Typical duties and responsibilities

  • Design, program, and configure PLC systems for automation equipment to meet operational needs.
  • Debug, test, and validate control logic to ensure performance standards are achieved.
  • Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to integrate PLCs into broader control systems, including SCADA and HMI interfaces.
  • Analyze and optimize existing control logic to improve efficiency, accuracy, and system reliability.
  • Troubleshoot system malfunctions, identifying and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
  • Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules and system updates to prevent unplanned outages.
  • Manage system backups, maintain version control, and implement safety interlocks to safeguard against system failures.
  • Create comprehensive documentation, including wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and I/O configurations, to support ongoing system management and troubleshooting.

Required skills and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related technical field.
  • Strong proficiency in PLC programming, particularly with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Schneider systems.
  • Expertise in programming languages such as ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming.
  • Experience with real-time system debugging, control loop tuning, and signal processing.
  • In-depth understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
  • Ability to design and implement complex control architectures involving multiple PLCs, sensors, and actuators.
  • Experience integrating PLCs with robotics, motion control, and advanced HMI systems.
  • Skilled in conducting system risk assessments and applying fail-safe strategies to ensure safety in high-risk operations.
  • Understanding of application security best practices and regulations.

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Nice to have/preferred skills and experience

  • Familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.
  • Knowledge of industry standards, such as IEC 61131-3, for PLC programming.
  • Certification in industrial automation or control systems (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix).

What we offer

  • Extensive health and wellness coverage.
  • Work-from-home options and flexible hours.
  • Paid time off for vacations, holidays, and sick leave.

Here are a few more benefits that, according to Forbes, are valued by employees:

  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching, such as 401(k) plans, are highly valued by employees.
  • Early leave on Fridays.
  • 4-day work week.
  • Private dental insurance.

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