PLC Programmer

Flexicon Corporation; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexicon Corporation in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a PLC Programmer to design and develop PLC-based control systems for conveying and material handling equipment.

The role includes programming and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, and drive systems; electrical panel design; network integration; and collaboration with engineering to improve automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience in industrial automation.
• Basic understanding of PLC programming and industrial controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC-based control systems for conveying and material handling equipment
• Program and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and drive systems
• Electrical panel design, component selection, and control architecture
• Configure and integrate industrial communication networks
• Support machine testing, commissioning, and system validation
• Work with engineering teams to develop and improve automation solutions
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation
• Assist with system troubleshooting and root cause analysis during machine development
• Support standardization and continuous improvement of control system designs

Skills

PLC programming

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLC platforms

Rockwell PLC troubleshooting

Job description

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PLC Programmer

Full Time Technical Bethlehem, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1040

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC-based control systems for conveying and material handling equipment
• Program and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and drive systems
• Electrical panel design, component selection, and control architecture
• Configure and integrate industrial communication networks
• Support machine testing, commissioning, and system validation
• Work with engineering teams to develop and improve automation solutions
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation
• Assist with system troubleshooting and root cause analysis during machine development
• Support standardization and continuous improvement of control system designs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field OR equivalent hands-on experience in industrial automation
• Basic understanding of PLC programming and industrial controls
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team-based engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLC platforms (CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Micro800)
• Experience programming and troubleshooting Rockwell PLC platforms