Senior PLC Programmer

CQ Search Group Ltd.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the Kitchener-Waterloo area is seeking a Senior PLC Programmer. This role emphasizes troubleshooting, programming, and continuous improvements within production systems, along with a strong emphasis on safety procedures and documentation. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in automotive manufacturing and expertise in several key programming languages and robotics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in PLC programming and hardware setup, preferably in automotive.
• Practical knowledge of robotics and electrical devices.
• Ability to commission systems using SQL connections.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot programming errors and machine controls.
• Implement improvements with team engineers.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Programming

Continuous Improvement

Documentation

Safety Compliance

Electrical Knowledge

Robotics Knowledge

Education

Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Robotics & Automation

Licensed Electrician

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Indusoft

Cognex

Keyence

Omron

Siemens

Motoman

Fanuc

KUKA

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$45.00 / hr - CA$48.00 / hr

Our client, a manufacturing company in Kitchener - Waterloo area is looking for a Senior PLC Programmer to join their team.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Existing Machine Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvements
• Troubleshoot programming errors, electrical problems & mechanical issues
• Make adjustments to machine controls to improve throughput
• Work with maintenance & manufacturing engineers to implement CI projects including new sensors, cylinders, & devices
• Documentation, Revision History, Safety
• Complete machine specific and programming descriptor documentation
• Ensure safety procedures and lock out policy followed at all times

Qualifications (education & skills required) :

• Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Robotics & Automation, and / or Licensed Electrician
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience PLC programming & hardware setup preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Ability to commission operator interfaces and data collection systems (Indusoft with SQL connection.)
• Experience programming and troubleshooting Rockwell Automation, RS Logix5000 / RS Logix 500, Omron, and Siemens on new and existing machinery
• Working knowledge of Cognex, Teledyne / Dalsa and Keyence vision appliances
• Field experience in set ups and commissioning of equipment

Must have :

• Practical knowledge of KUKA, Motoman and Fanuc robotics
• Knowledge of electrical devices, electrical schematics, instrumentation & control panel drawings
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics & DC servomotors, machine automation, assembly systems integration & applications of robotics, safety systems

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Other

Manufacturing

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