PLC Programmer

Gear 5 Automation; Camden (AR); Remote; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

401(k) plan

Job summary

Gear 5 Automation is seeking a PLC Programmer/Controls Engineer for a Camden, AR project. The role is home-based with significant travel to customer sites, focusing on PLC programming, controls integration, commissioning, debugging, and startup as equipment goes into production.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View HMIs, and be comfortable working with cross‑functional teams during dynamic site conditions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of controls engineering or PLC programming experience.
• Hands-on Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000.
• Experience with FactoryTalk View HMIs.
• Field commissioning and startup experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for automated equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs in Studio 5000.
• Develop HMI applications with FactoryTalk View.
• Support controls integration, startup, and production readiness.
• Diagnose electrical, software, networking, and controls issues.
• Travel approximately 75% and assist during commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Commissioning

Electrical schematics

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk View

Ethernet/IP

DeviceNet

Safety I/O

Job description

Work arrangement: Home-based with approximately 75% travel to Camden, AR

Employment type: Full-time, W-2

Compensation: $60 per hour, plus overtime

About the Company

Gear 5 Automation is an engineering services company based in Brighton, Michigan. We provide engineering support to manufacturers through robotics, controls, vision systems, PLC programming, electrical design, AutoCAD, and E-plan work. Engineers can solve different technical challenges, support a variety of customer environments, and build experience across a broad range of automation applications.

Role Overview

Gear 5 Automation is looking for an experienced PLC Programmer / Controls Engineer to support a manufacturing automation project in Camden, Arkansas.

This is a hands‑on field role focused on PLC programming, controls integration, commissioning, debugging, and troubleshooting as new equipment is installed and brought into production. You’ll work alongside customer and engineering teams to solve real‑time controls issues and help move the project successfully through startup.

The role is home‑based with significant travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for automated manufacturing equipment, including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems.
• Program and troubleshoot Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs, including work in Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot HMI applications using FactoryTalk View.
• Support controls integration, startup, validation, and production readiness at the customer site.
• Diagnose electrical, software, networking, I/O, and controls issues as they arise during installation and commissioning.
• Read electrical and mechanical schematics to understand equipment behavior and isolate problems. Electrical design itself is handled by a separate team.
• Work alongside the customer, Gear 5 personnel, other vendors, and engineering teams to resolve problems and keep the project moving.
• Support industrial control networks including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and Safety I/O.
• Maintain appropriate controls documentation, I/O information, and program backups.
• Work within a field‑service environment where schedules and workload can change depending on the stage and condition of the project.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant controls engineering or PLC programming experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience programming and troubleshooting Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Working experience with Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000.
• Experience developing or troubleshooting FactoryTalk View HMIs.
• Hands‑on commissioning, integration, or equipment‑startup experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, vendors, technicians, and other engineers in an active manufacturing environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 75% and work extended hours during demanding commissioning periods.

Preferred Qualifications

These skills are helpful but are not required:

• FANUC robot programming or integration experience.
• Siemens PLC or HMI experience, including TIA Portal / Step 7.
• Experience with Cognex, Keyence, or other machine vision systems.
• Industrial network design and troubleshooting experience.
• Previous experience with GM controls standards or GCCS / GCCH training or certification.

Compensation and Benefits

• $60 per hour
• Overtime
• Health Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) plan

Gear 5 Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Job Application Terms

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