PLC Robot Programmer

Ready Systems Industries Inc.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Travel expenses paid

Leadership development

Job summary

Ready Systems Industries Inc. is recruiting a PLC Robot Programmer in Burlington, Ontario. This onsite role requires traveling for commissioning and customer support, developing programs, integrations, and troubleshooting automated systems.

You will work with PLCs and robots across ABB, FANUC, Yaskawa platforms, designing control sequences and safety logic while integrating HMIs, sensors, and vision systems. Strong hands-on automation background is essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Engineering (Mech/Electrical/Mechatronics) or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in PLC and industrial robot programming.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial automation.
• Experience with EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, or DeviceNet.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and understand industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of machine safety systems and safety PLCs is an asset.
• Experience with robotic cells, conveyors, servo systems, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel for commissioning and customer support.

Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and robot systems.
• Develop and modify robot programs for FANUC, ABB, and Yaskawa.
• Design and implement machine-control sequences, interlocks, and safety logic.
• Integrate PLCs with robots, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, sensors, and vision systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot HMI/SCADA systems.
• Perform machine commissioning, startup, debugging, and optimization at sites.
• Diagnose electrical, controls, networking, PLC, and robot faults.
• Develop electrical/control documentation and I/O lists.
• Conduct system testing and safety validation.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Provide technical support and train maintenance or production personnel.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial automation

Robotics programming

Industrial protocols

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Robotics)

Tools

Allen-Bradley

FANUC

ABB

Yaskawa

Job description

Burlington, Ontario | Onsite With Travel | CAD $45.00 – $55.00 + Benefits

As the PLC Robot Programmer, reporting directly to our Engineering team. You will be responsible for developing programs, integrations, and troubleshoots automated industrial machinery and robotic systems.

• Program and troubleshoot PLCs using platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell
• Develop and modify robot programs for systems such as FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa,
• Design and implement machine-control sequences, interlocks, safety logic, and automated processes.
• Integrate PLCs with robots, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, sensors, vision systems, and other automation equipment.
• Configure and troubleshoot HMI/SCADA systems.
• Perform machine commissioning, startup, debugging, and optimization at customer or production sites.
• Diagnose electrical, controls, networking, PLC, and robot-related faults.
• Develop electrical/control documentation, I/O lists, software backups, and operating procedures.
• Conduct system testing, including I/O checks, functional testing, and safety validation.
• Work with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and engineering teams to deliver automation projects.
• Provide technical support and train maintenance or production personnel.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Post-secondary degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics, Robotics) or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in PLC and industrial robot programming.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial automation.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, or DeviceNet.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and understand industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of machine safety systems and safety PLCs is an asset.
• Experience with robotic cells, conveyors, servo systems, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel for commissioning and customer support.

Physical & Safety Tasks

All applicants must be able to perform the following tasks as part of their player-coach operational responsibilities:

• Walk up to 5 km per day during manufacturing floor oversight and plant walkthroughs.
• Stand and work at heights or navigate tight operational environments during commissioning phases.
• React quickly to visual and auditory factory alerts.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety footwear, safety eyewear, vests, and high-visibility gear during site visits.
• CAD $45.00 – $55.00
• Company-sponsored pension
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement matching benefits.
• Paid travel and expenses.
• Opportunities for leadership development in a growing,innovation-focused company

About Ready Systems

Ready Systems is a powerhouse in specialized industrial automation, assembly solutions, and advanced material handling. Operating since 2007, we design and integrate complex conveyor systems, robotics, and PLC platforms across North America and Europe, with a dominant niche leadership in the high-stakes automotive seating vertical.

Why Join Ready Systems?

At Ready Systems, our goal is to be an ecosystem that makes us the preferred destination for the professionals we seek to hire. We strive to be a scalable, no B-S, organization built on repeatable, data-driven processes.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Ready Systems welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities; accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

AI Disclosure
Ready Systemsdoes not use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates.

Vacancy Disclosure
This posting is for an existing vacancy.