Job Description

PLC Programmer

Pay Rate: $33–$40 per hour, based on experience

Travel: Approximately 70% — domestic and/or occasional overnight travel to customer sites

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled PLC Programmer to develop, program, troubleshoot, and commission industrial automation systems and custom machinery. This hands-on role involves working with electrical controls, PLCs, HMIs, and automated equipment from initial programming through installation and startup at customer facilities.

The ideal candidate has experience with industrial automation, enjoys solving technical problems, and is comfortable traveling frequently to support customer projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for automated machinery and industrial control systems.

• Program and configure HMIs, operator interfaces, and machine-control software.

• Perform electrical controls troubleshooting, I/O checks, and system debugging.

• Support machine installation, startup, commissioning, and production ramp-up at customer facilities.

• Integrate PLCs with sensors, drives, robotics, safety devices, and other automation components.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control-system documentation.

• Diagnose equipment issues and implement corrective actions to improve system performance and reliability.

• Collaborate with engineering, electrical assembly, and project teams to complete automation projects on schedule.

• Provide technical support and training to customers as needed.

• Travel approximately 70% of the time to customer locations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in PLC programming, industrial automation, or controls engineering.

• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs; Siemens experience is a plus.

• Experience with HMI programming, industrial electrical troubleshooting, and machine commissioning.

• Ability to read electrical schematics and understand industrial control systems.

• Familiarity with automation equipment, variable-frequency drives, sensors, and industrial networks.

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage projects at customer sites.

• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 70% of the time.

Compensation and Work Environment

• Competitive pay of $33–$40 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

• Hands-on work with custom automation equipment and advanced manufacturing systems.

• Opportunity to work on varied projects across multiple customer facilities.

• Travel-related expense reimbursement and applicable overtime compensation, in accordance with company policy.