PLC Technician II - Rotating Shift, Hands-on Automation

Hydro; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Retirement Savings Plan

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro is seeking a PLC Technician to troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems, program logic, and integrate PLCs with HMIs and sensors. The role includes supporting engineering upgrades and mentoring junior technicians. A multi-craft capability is required, with about 30% time assisting mechanical technicians.

Emergency response and reliability improvement are part of the duties. 3–5 years of hands-on PLC experience and knowledge of Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000, Ethernet/IP, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience troubleshooting and supporting PLC-controlled equipment.
• Experience with ladder logic programming in Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000 software.
• Proficiency in structuring programming: tags, add-on instructions, and structured text.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP).
• Experience editing HMI applications in FactoryTalk View Studio.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems and related components.
• Perform intermediate programming, safety configuration.
• Program and modify PLC logic using ladder logic, function block, and structured text.
• Integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators.
• Collaborate with engineering on system upgrades and improvements.
• Train junior technicians and provide technical support.
• Support multi-craft work: assist mechanical technicians ~30% of the time.
• Pursue Continuous Reliability Improvement (CRI) initiatives.
• Address breakdowns with emergency response actions.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Ladder logic (Allen Bradley)

Structured text

Ethernet/IP

HMI (FactoryTalk View)

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View Studio

Job description

Hydro is seeking a PLC Technician to troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems, program logic, and integrate PLCs with HMIs and sensors. The role includes supporting engineering upgrades and mentoring junior technicians. A multi-craft capability is required, with about 30% time assisting mechanical technicians.

Emergency response and reliability improvement are part of the duties. 3–5 years of hands-on PLC experience and knowledge of Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000, Ethernet/IP, and