PLC Programmer

Insight Global (United States); Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Controls Systems Software Designer / PLC Programmer to support development, commissioning, and troubleshooting of custom automated manufacturing equipment. You will join a hands-on team that startups machines, debugs complex control issues, and travels to customer sites across Canada and the United States.

The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) and 5+ years of PLC programming with Siemens controllers, in machine-building

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in controls software or PLC programming.
• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs.
• Experience in machine building, industrial automation, or systems integration.
• Ability to travel to customer sites in Canada and the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs for automated equipment.
• Commission and debug newly built machines at client sites and in-house.
• Diagnose controls, electrical, pneumatic, robot, and conveyor issues during startup.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to fix root causes.
• Support integration, testing, FATs, SATs, and customer acceptance activities.
• Assist with robotics, vision systems, motion control, sensors, and other automation tech.
• Provide technical support throughout the full project lifecycle from build to commissioning.
• Travel to customer sites in Canada and the United States as required.

Skills

PLC programming

Siemens PLCs

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Travel to customer sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Tools

TIA Portal

Rockwell/AB PLC

Job description

We are looking for a Controls Systems Software Designer / PLC Programmer to support the development, commissioning, and troubleshooting of custom automated manufacturing equipment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on machine startup, debugging, and solving complex controls issues in a machine-building environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs for automated equipment
• Commission and debug newly built machines both in-house and at customer sites
• Diagnose controls, electrical, pneumatic, robot, and conveyor-related issues during machine startup
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to identify root causes and drive solutions
• Support machine integration, testing, FATs, SATs, and customer acceptance activities
• Assist with the integration of robotics, vision systems, motion control, sensors, and other automation technologies
• Provide technical support throughout the full project lifecycle, from build through installation and commissioning
• Travel to customer sites in Canada and the United States as required

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required (Electrical Engineering preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in Controls software or PLC Programming
• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs
• Experience in machine building, industrial automation, manufacturing or systems integration environments
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities involving: PLCs and HMIs Electrical systems and wiring Pneumatics Machine safety Sensors and conveyors Robotics integration
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose machine issues with limited documentation
• Ability to travel to customer sites in Canada and the United States

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with TIA Portal is an asset
• Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLC experience
• Is a self-starter

Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.