PLC Programmer

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing seeks an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer for advanced manufacturing and high-volume production environments. You will develop, commission, and optimize Siemens-based automation systems, including PLC programming, motion control, and safety architectures.

The role requires hands-on experience with TIA Portal, Siemens drives, HMI development, and MES integration, with a proven track record in commissioning and production

Qualifications

• Experience programming and troubleshooting Siemens PLCs in TIA Portal.
• Hands-on expertise with Siemens safety-integrated control systems.
• Background in automated manufacturing equipment in battery/EV/electronics/auto sectors.
• Knowledge of motion control, servo drives, axis synchronization, and performance tuning.
• Experience with machine safety functions and safety-related control architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop, commission, and optimize automation systems for high-volume production.
• Support operational teams and resolve production issues to drive efficiency.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Validate and troubleshoot automation solutions across assembly, transfer, and material handling equipment.

Skills

Siemens PLC

TIA Portal

Motion control

Servo drives

HMI development

Machine safety

Industrial protocols

MES integration

Data analytics

Commissioning

Tools

Siemens drive technologies

commissioning tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer to support advanced manufacturing operations within a high-volume production environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, commissioning, and optimizing industrial automation systems that support complex assembly and material movement processes.

Key Requirements

• Strong experience programming and troubleshooting Siemens PLC platforms, particularly within the TIA Portal environment.
• Hands-on expertise with modern Siemens control systems, including safety-integrated solutions.
• Background working on automated manufacturing equipment within industries such as battery technology, electric vehicles, electronics, automotive, or other advanced production sectors.
• Experience with conveyor systems, automated transfer mechanisms, lifts, shuttles, and related material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of motion control systems, including servo drives, positioning applications, axis synchronization, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with Siemens drive technologies and associated commissioning tools.
• Experience implementing and validating machine safety functions and safety-related control architectures.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols and safe motion technologies.
• Ability to develop, modify, and troubleshoot HMI applications.
• Proven track record in commissioning equipment, resolving production issues, supporting operational teams, and driving efficiency improvements.

Preferred Experience

• Previous involvement in large-scale manufacturing or Gigafactory-style production environments.
• Exposure to battery cell, module, or pack assembly operations and associated testing processes.
• Experience integrating automation systems with manufacturing execution systems (MES), traceability platforms, or production databases.
• Knowledge of automated quality inspection, joining, fastening, laser, welding, or testing equipment.
• Participation in machine acceptance testing, commissioning validation, or production ramp-up activities.
• Familiarity with manufacturing data collection, reporting, and operational analytics.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will combine strong PLC and motion-control expertise with a practical, hands-on approach to commissioning and production support. You should be comfortable working in fast-paced manufacturing environments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across automated production systems.