PLC Programmer

Maxonic Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced PLC Engineer/Programmer in Santa Clara, CA. The role involves designing and enhancing PLC programs for a manufacturing simulation environment. Candidates should have 5–10 years of PLC programming experience, with a strong focus on Siemens TIA Portal and SCL programming. The position requires on-site work and supports AI-enabled manufacturing applications. Interested individuals can apply with their resume and contact for more details.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on PLC programming experience.
• Strong expertise in Siemens TIA Portal is required.
• Advanced proficiency in SCL programming is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of Ladder Programming.
• Experience connecting and configuring PLC hardware with sensors and field devices.
• Solid understanding of industrial automation and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance PLC programs for manufacturing simulation.
• Develop control logic using SCL and Ladder Logic.
• Integrate PLCs with sensor devices and hardware components.
• Support scaling and optimization of the simulator for AI-driven use cases
• Troubleshoot PLC logic, hardware connections, and sensor integrations
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and AI teams to ensure system reliability and accuracy

Skills

PLC programming experience

Siemens TIA Portal expertise

SCL programming

Ladder Programming knowledge

Sensor integration with PLCs

Industrial automation understanding

Job description

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for:

Job Title: PLC Engineer/ Programmer / Automation Control Engineer

Job Type: Contract

Job Location: Santa Clara, CA

Work Schedule: On-site

The company is looking for an experienced PLC Engineer to join project focused on developing and scaling a hardware-based manufacturing simulator that will support AI-enabled manufacturing applications.

Role & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance PLC programs for a manufacturing simulation environment
• Develop control logic using SCL (Structured Control Language) and Ladder Logic within Siemens TIA Portal
• Integrate PLCs with sensor devices and hardware components through wired connections
• Support scaling and optimization of the simulator for AI-driven use cases
• Troubleshoot PLC logic, hardware connections, and sensor integrations
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and AI teams to ensure system reliability and accuracy
• Required Skills & Experience:
• 5–10 years of hands-on PLC programming experience
• Strong expertise in Siemens TIA Portal
• Advanced proficiency in SCL programming (mandatory)
• Working knowledge of Ladder Programming
• Experience connecting and configuring PLC hardware with sensors and field devices
• Solid understanding of industrial automation and manufacturing systems

Preferred Background

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, or simulation environments
• Prior exposure to projects supporting digital manufacturing or AI-based systems

About Maxonic

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.

Interested in Applying?

Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Saurav KR ([e-mail]/[phone]) for more details.