PLC Programmer

Our client is a growing company that designs, builds, and supports industrial automation. We are looking for a motivated PLC Programmer who has experience in designing PLC, robotic, and HMI programs for industrial automation systems. Up to 15% travel is required for service calls, start-up, as well as commissioning of automated equipment at customer facilities.

Candidates should possess a sense of ownership and pride in their work, a willingness to work as part of a team as well as on their own, and the ability to problem-solve and think critically.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design machine controls, including writing PLC, robotic and HMI programs from scratch. Integrating with other components such as vision systems, drives, recipe management systems, Level 2 database systems, etc.
• Perform safety risk analysis and safety circuit integration. Solutions range from hard-wired safety circuits to Guard Logix Safety PLCs.
• Integrate, setup, and configure vision systems to perform part recognition, part position, robot guidance, and quality inspections. Prevalent vision systems used are Fanuc 2D and 3D iR Vision, Keyence, and Cognex.
• Design and set up Ethernet, Profibus, and Profinet networks for communication to internal cell components, as well as external databases and level 2 plant systems.
• Experience configuring and programming Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs. Siemens and Beckhoff programming experience a plus.
• Fanuc robot experience is a plus.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Interface with customers to understand their needs and provide assistance in solving customer issues. This support is done both remotely and on-site.
• Produce documentation on the operation of the automated equipment.
• Start-up equipment on-site at the customer facility, provide training, and service support.

Desired Education and Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience and associate degree required; preferably related to automation, robotics, or manufacturing.
• Experience with FANUC robots and controllers and/or experience with PLC programming, Allen Bradley/Rockwell Logix, and/or Siemens
• A solid understanding of Electrical and Mechanical systems as they pertain to automated machinery.
• Possess organizational skills, maintain a neat and organized work environment, track project timing, and cost to project plan.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime on an as-needed basis.

Job Type: Full-time