PLC Programmer

Commissioning Partners; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Commissioning Partners seeks an experienced PLC Programmer to design, program, troubleshoot, and commission industrial automation and control systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems, electrical controls, industrial communication networks, and automated manufacturing equipment.

The PLC Programmer will work closely with Controls Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Operations teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of hands-on PLC programming and controls experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, or process environments.
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or Siemens PLCs.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of PLC logic, sequencing, interlocks, alarms, I/O, and control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and automation systems using electrical drawings, PLC diagnostics, and testing equipment.
• Experience with industrial communication networks and PLC-to-device integration.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, control drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for automated manufacturing and industrial equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLCs.
• Develop and modify HMI/SCADA applications, operator screens, alarms, trends, and control logic.
• Configure and troubleshoot PLC I/O, sensors, actuators, motors, VFDs, servo systems, valves, and other field devices.
• Perform equipment startup, commissioning, functional testing, and troubleshooting of automated systems.
• Diagnose PLC logic, electrical, instrumentation, communication, and control-system issues.
• Support installation and integration of new automated equipment and production lines.
• Develop and execute PLC software changes, machine sequences, interlocks, alarms, and control strategies.
• Troubleshoot industrial communication networks such as EtherNet/IP, Ethernet, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, and similar protocols.
• Interface PLC systems with robotics, vision systems, conveyors, packaging equipment, process equipment, and other automated systems.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, equipment qualification, and startup activities as required.
• Review electrical schematics, P&IDs, control narratives, functional specifications, and equipment documentation.
• Develop and maintain PLC software documentation, backups, change records, and technical documentation.
• Work with maintenance and operations teams to identify recurring equipment issues and implement permanent corrective solutions.
• Support preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in system upgrades, controls modernization, machine modifications, and automation improvement projects.
• Ensure automation systems comply with applicable safety, quality, engineering, and manufacturing standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Controls Engineering / Automation Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PLCs

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

Job description

We are seeking an experienced PLC Programmer to design, program, troubleshoot, and commission industrial automation and control systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems, electrical controls, industrial communication networks, and automated manufacturing equipment.

The PLC Programmer will work closely with Controls Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Operations teams to develop reliable automation solutions, troubleshoot equipment issues, and support new equipment installations, upgrades, commissioning, and production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for automated manufacturing and industrial equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLCs.
• Develop and modify HMI/SCADA applications, operator screens, alarms, trends, and control logic.
• Configure and troubleshoot PLC I/O, sensors, actuators, motors, VFDs, servo systems, valves, and other field devices.
• Perform equipment startup, commissioning, functional testing, and troubleshooting of automated systems.
• Diagnose PLC logic, electrical, instrumentation, communication, and control-system issues.
• Support installation and integration of new automated equipment and production lines.
• Develop and execute PLC software changes, machine sequences, interlocks, alarms, and control strategies.
• Troubleshoot industrial communication networks such as EtherNet/IP, Ethernet, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, and similar protocols.
• Interface PLC systems with robotics, vision systems, conveyors, packaging equipment, process equipment, and other automated systems.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, equipment qualification, and startup activities as required.
• Review electrical schematics, P&IDs, control narratives, functional specifications, and equipment documentation.
• Develop and maintain PLC software documentation, backups, change records, and technical documentation.
• Work with maintenance and operations teams to identify recurring equipment issues and implement permanent corrective solutions.
• Support preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in system upgrades, controls modernization, machine modifications, and automation improvement projects.
• Ensure automation systems comply with applicable safety, quality, engineering, and manufacturing standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of hands-on PLC programming and controls experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, or process environments.
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or Siemens PLCs.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of PLC logic, sequencing, interlocks, alarms, I/O, and control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and automation systems using electrical drawings, PLC diagnostics, and testing equipment.
• Experience with industrial communication networks and PLC-to-device integration.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, control drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.