PLC Automation Programmer

Rinvio; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional recruiting support from Rinvio

Access to additional skilled-trades opportunities

Job summary

Rinvio is seeking a PLC Automation Programmer in Iowa City, IA for industrial automation support. This full-time contract role offers pay ranging from $40 to $55 per hour based on experience. Responsibilities include programming and troubleshooting PLC systems, diagnosing automation issues, and collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams. Candidates should have experience in automation, controls, and strong troubleshooting abilities. Reliable transportation and dependability are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• PLC programming, automation, controls, or industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable PLC/HMI platforms preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting ability with controls and production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and support PLC/HMI systems.
• Diagnose automation issues involving sensors and production equipment.
• Modify logic, support commissioning/startup.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Controls and automation

Sensor and drive experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Rinvio is hiring a PLC Automation Programmer for PLC, controls, and manufacturing automation support in the Iowa City, IA area.

Pay: $40-$55/hour, based on experience

Location: Iowa City, IA

Schedule: Full-time industrial/plant support work; schedule and overtime may vary by site needs

Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and support PLC/HMI systems in industrial or manufacturing environments
• Diagnose automation issues involving sensors, I/O, drives, controls, networks, and production equipment
• Modify logic, support commissioning/startup, and help improve equipment reliability
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, ladder logic, and technical documentation
• Work with maintenance, engineering, operations, and vendors to resolve controls-related issues

Requirements

• PLC programming, automation, controls, or industrial maintenance experience
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable PLC/HMI platforms preferred
• Strong troubleshooting ability with controls, sensors, drives, I/O, networks, and production equipment
• Ability to read schematics, ladder logic, control drawings, and technical documentation
• Comfort supporting plant/manufacturing environments and completing site onboarding requirements
• Reliable transportation to the Iowa City, IA area
• Dependable, safety-minded, and able to complete any site onboarding requirements

Why this role

• $40-$55/hour estimated pay range based on experience
• Industrial/manufacturing electrical and automation opportunity
• Professional recruiting support from Rinvio
• Potential access to additional skilled-trades and plant-maintenance opportunities through Rinvio