PLC Programmer - Kalamazoo Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Kalamazoo, MI is actively building a network of skilled PLC Programmers for collaborating manufacturers in West Michigan. This role focuses on designing, testing, and optimizing PLC programs for automated equipment, plus implementing operator interfaces and maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualified candidates typically have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of PLC experience with Siemens, Rockwell, or Mitsubishi, including ladder logic and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience programming PLCs (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi).
• Proficiency in ladder logic, structured text, and function block diagram programming languages.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation protocols (Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA development and integration.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and tests PLC programs for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoots and debugs existing PLC programs to resolve production issues.
• Modifies and optimizes PLC programs to improve machine performance and efficiency.
• Collaborates with engineers and production staff to define control system requirements.
• Develops and maintains detailed documentation for PLC programs and control systems.
• Implements and tests HMI applications for operator interface with machinery.

Skills

Ladder logic

Structured Text

Function Block Diagram

Electrical schematics reading

Industrial automation protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

PLC Programmer | Kalamazoo, MI

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in plc programmer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Kalamazoo seeking experienced PLC Programmers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

Salary Range:

$64,000 - $102,000 depending on experience

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Kalamazoo region seeking PLC Programmers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and tests PLC programs for automated manufacturing equipment.


• Troubleshoots and debugs existing PLC programs to resolve production issues.


• Modifies and optimizes PLC programs to improve machine performance and efficiency.


• Collaborates with engineers and production staff to define control system requirements.


• Develops and maintains detailed documentation for PLC programs and control systems.


• Implements and tests HMI applications for operator interface with machinery.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.


• 3+ years of experience programming PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi).


• Proficiency in ladder logic, structured text, and function block diagram programming languages.


• Strong understanding of industrial automation protocols (e.g., Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus).


• Experience with HMI/SCADA development and integration.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with HMI/SCADA system design and programming.


• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/IP).


• Knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and languages (e.g., Python, C#) for data analysis or scripting.


• Experience with robotic programming and integration.


• Understanding of MES/MOM systems and their integration with PLCs.

Job Titles That Should Apply

PLC Programmer, Industrial Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Technician, SCADA Programmer, HMI Programmer, Robotics Programmer, Automation Specialist, Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.