Automotive PLC Programmer — Rockwell & HMI, On‑Site

Gear 5 Automation; Saginaw (MI); Remote; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

401(k) plan

Overtime

Job summary

Gear 5 Automation is hiring a PLC Programmer for a GM project in Saginaw, MI. This hands-on role focuses on Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI development, and integration with GM standards.

You will work with engineering teams and customer personnel to ensure smooth commissioning and production readiness. The position requires 3+ years in automotive controls, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to read electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in controls engineering or PLC programming in automotive manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000 and FactoryTalk View HMIs.
• Experience in GM environments and GCCS-2 standards.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix) using Studio 5000.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot HMI using FactoryTalk View.
• Support controls integration, commissioning, startup, and production readiness.
• Diagnose PLC, HMI, electrical, I/O, networking issues on site.
• Read/interprets electrical/mechanical schematics.
• Collaborate with engineers and customer representatives to keep project moving.
• Maintain controls documentation and PLC backups.
• Provide technical support to plant maintenance.

Skills

Rockwell PLCs

Studio 5000

RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk View

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Automation networking

GM experience

Team collaboration

HMI programming

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk View

Job description

Gear 5 Automation is hiring a PLC Programmer for a GM project in Saginaw, MI. This hands-on role focuses on Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI development, and integration with GM standards.

You will work with engineering teams and customer personnel to ensure smooth commissioning and production readiness. The position requires 3+ years in automotive controls, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to read electrical schematics.