PLC Programmer

Anton Häring KG; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton Häring KG is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to program, troubleshoot, and maintain Siemens PLCs, HMI systems, and industrial control systems on-site in Lavonia, GA. You will diagnose automation issues, support production, and drive reliability improvements across equipment and processes.

The role requires 3–5 years in industrial automation, strong Siemens PLC expertise, and familiarity with TIA Portal, STEP 7, and WinCC.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience programming and troubleshooting Siemens PLC systems is required.
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC, and HMI development preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, machine controls, sensors, drives, and automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain Siemens PLCs, HMI systems, and industrial control systems
• Support production and maintenance by diagnosing and resolving automation and equipment issues
• Implement automation improvements to increase machine reliability, efficiency, and productivity
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization and control system enhancements
• Support new equipment installations, machine commissioning, and production startups
• Maintain PLC programs, software backups, electrical documentation, and control system records
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities related to automation equipment

Skills

Siemens PLCs

Troubleshooting

Automation equipment

Process optimization

HMI development

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

STEP 7

WinCC

Job description

• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain Siemens PLCs, HMI systems, and industrial control systems
• Support production and maintenance by diagnosing and resolving automation and equipment issues
• Implement automation improvements to increase machine reliability, efficiency, and productivity
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization and control system enhancements
• Support new equipment installations, machine commissioning, and production startups
• Maintain PLC programs, software backups, electrical documentation, and control system records
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities related to automation equipment

Your Profile:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Extensive experience programming and troubleshooting Siemens PLC systems is required
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC, and HMI development preferred
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, machine controls, sensors, drives, and automation equipment
• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred
• Must be able to work on-site in Lavonia, GA