Senior PLC Programmer

RGBSI; Windsor; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Windsor, Ontario seeks an experienced professional to execute PLC programming and debugging, enhance control systems, and train end-users. Candidates should have over 5 years in automated equipment within industrial settings, and a relevant educational background. This role requires travel to customer sites; flexibility in hours is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in designing, installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting automated equipment.
• Ability to adapt work hours to customer production timelines.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering experts and skilled trades professionals.
• Execute PLC logic and programming tasks during build and debug stages.
• Document all control logic changes with the engineering team.

Skills

PLC Programming

System Validation

Data Management

Smart Device Integration

Collaboration Across Disciplines

End-User Training

Education

College or university program in Electrical Engineering/Technology

Mechatronics

Industrial Automation

Robotic Studies

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Omron

Job description

What you'll get to do

• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with mechanical and controls engineering experts, as well as skilled trades professionals, throughout the programming, tryout, and installation phases of projects.
• PLC Programming and Debugging: Execute PLC logic and programming tasks during the build and debug stages at our facilities and at customer sites during installation and launch phases.
• Enhance Control Systems: Introduce programming enhancements to controls and logic systems based on customer changes or evolving manufacturing requirements.
• Smart Device Integration: Configure and set up smart devices such as cameras, nut runners, and drives, integrating them into active projects.
• Data Management: Collect data from machines according to specific customer requirements.
• System Validation: Identify and resolve system issues, conduct tryouts, and validate I/O signals and interference zones.
• Documentation: Thoroughly document all control logic changes in collaboration with the engineering team.
• End-User Training: Train PLC end-users at customer locations, providing guidance and support to ensure smooth operations.
• Travel Support: Travel locally and internationally to customer sites to provide on-site assistance, ensuring successful project execution.

What we are looking for

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in designing, installing, commissioning, servicing, and troubleshooting pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic automated equipment in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Education: Completed College or university program in Electrical Engineering/Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or Robotic Studies.
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt work hours to accommodate customer production timelines when necessary.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with various software platforms, including Rockwell, Siemens, and Omron and familiarity with integrating smart devices into automated systems.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Travel Readiness: Flexibility to travel to customer sites, including international locations.