PLC Programmer

Insight Global; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company seeks an Intermediate Controls PLC Programmer for a 6-month contract in Cambridge, ON. You will design, develop, and integrate automation solutions, requiring strong PLC and robot programming skills, as well as travel to client sites for machine setups. Compensation includes a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package starting on the 31st day of employment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Registered retirement savings account with employer matching

Sick leave and/or paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in PLC and automation.
• Basic ABB Robot experience (minimum 1 year).
• Post secondary education in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation solutions for programmed machines.
• Integrate designs into machines and perform testing/debugging.
• Travel for machine reconstruction in the US.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen Bradley

ABB Robot experience

Strong communication

Self-starter

Education

Post secondary engineering degree, diploma or equivalent

Job description

Role : Intermediate Controls PLC Programmer

Type : 6 month contract + extension / conversion to FTE

Location : Onsite 5x / week in Cambridge, ON

Rate : $35-$45 / hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D. Employees will also have access to a registered retirement savings account with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to sick leave and / or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Controls System PLC Programmer to join a leading automation company. The candidate will be responsible for designing and developing automation solutions for programmed machines that have not yet been tested. This involves designing and developing Allen Bradley PLC software programs with the use of Allen Bradley Servo Motion to fit the specific requirements of their client. The candidate will be responsible for integrating their designs into the machines on the shop floor and perform all testing / debugging to ensure the program runs accordingly with no design problems and fulfilment of change order requests by the client. The final phase requires tearing down the machine to be shipped to the customer site, and traveling to the desired location for reconstruction in the US (3 weeks min 5 weeks max). The successful candidate will be required to come into the Cambridge location 5 days per week.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience in the field (PLC, AB)
• Must have basic ABB Robot experience (at least 1 year and able to integrate a robot with existing code)
• Able to travel 3-6 weeks during the contract outside of Canada (US, Europe)
• Flexible - overtime and weekend work occasionally required
• Strong written and oral communication with a self starter attitude
• Post secondary engineering degree, diploma or equivalent, specializing in mechanical, electrical, systems or computer engineering