PLC Programmer

Inspiretci; Brampton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing industrial automation firm in the Peel Region is seeking an experienced PLC Programmer. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in designing PLC and HMI programs for industrial automation systems. Responsibilities include conceptualizing machine controls, performing safety analysis, and providing customer support both remotely and on-site. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills, a solid understanding of electrical systems, and the ability to work flexible hours. Up to 15% travel required for service calls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience required.
• Experience with FANUC robots and controllers.
• Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design machine controls including PLC, robotic and HMI programs.
• Perform safety risk analysis and integrate safety circuits.
• Integrate and configure vision systems for quality inspections.
• Design Ethernet, Profibus, and Profinet networks.
• Provide documentation on automated equipment operations.
• Start up equipment and provide on-site support and training.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Electrical schematic reading

Education

Associate degree in automation, robotics, or manufacturing

Tools

Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs

FANUC robots

Siemens programming

Job description

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.