Senior PLC Programmer

Valiant TMS; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401K and life insurance

Job summary

Valiant TMS, located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, is looking for an experienced Senior PLC Programmer to enhance our Body-in-White team. You will be responsible for programming and optimizing control systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring the flawless execution of automation solutions.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, a background in Electrical Engineering or similar fields, and the ability to adapt to customer timelines. Valiant TMS offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in designing, installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting automated equipment.
• Ability to adapt work hours to customer timelines.
• Proficiency with various software platforms and smart device integration.
• Legally authorized to work in the USA.
• Flexibility to travel locally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams and skilled trades professionals.
• Execute PLC logic and programming tasks.
• Introduce enhancements to controls and logic systems.
• Configure and integrate smart devices.
• Collect data according to customer requirements.
• Identify and resolve system issues and validate signals.
• Document control logic changes with engineering.
• Train end-users at customer locations.
• Travel to customer sites for project assistance.

Skills

PLC Programming

Data Management

Problem-Solving

Technical Skills

End-User Training

Education

Electrical Engineering/Technology program

Mechatronics program

Industrial Automation program

Robotic Studies program

Tools

Rockwell software

Siemens software

Omron software

Job description

Join Our Team as a Senior PLC Programmer!

Valiant TMS, a global industry leader, is seeking a talented and experienced Senior PLC Programmer to join our Body-in-White team in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In this role, you will work alongside a skilled group of professionals to design, program, and optimize control systems that drive cutting-edge manufacturing solutions. If you’re passionate about automation, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality results, this opportunity is for you!

What you’ll get to do

• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with mechanical and controls engineering experts, as well as skilled trades professionals, throughout the programming, tryout, and installation phases of projects.
• PLC Programming and Debugging: Execute PLC logic and programming tasks during the build and debug stages at our facilities and at customer sites during installation and launch phases.
• Enhance Control Systems: Introduce programming enhancements to controls and logic systems based on customer changes or evolving manufacturing requirements.
• Smart Device Integration: Configure and set up smart devices such as cameras, nut runners, and drives, integrating them into active projects.
• Data Management: Collect data from machines according to specific customer requirements.
• System Validation: Identify and resolve system issues, conduct tryouts, and validate I/O signals and interference zones.
• Documentation: Thoroughly document all control logic changes in collaboration with the engineering team.
• End-User Training: Train PLC end-users at customer locations, providing guidance and support to ensure smooth operations.
• Travel Support: Travel locally and internationally to customer sites to provide on-site assistance, ensuring successful project execution.

What we are looking for

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in designing, installing, commissioning, servicing, and troubleshooting pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic automated equipment in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Education: Completed College or university program in Electrical Engineering/Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or Robotic Studies.
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt work hours to accommodate customer production timelines when necessary.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with various software platforms, including Rockwell, Siemens, and Omron and familiarity with integrating smart devices into automated systems.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the USA.
• Travel Readiness: Flexibility to travel to customer sites, including international locations.

What we offer

• Competitive health, dental, vision, employee assistance, and wellness benefits, beginning on the first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401K, life, and disability insurance upon completion of the probationary period.
• We believe in investing in our people. When you join our company, you become part of an organization that values your professional development and provides ample opportunities for career growth.
• Work alongside a talented and diverse group of individuals who are dedicated to achieving excellence.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in the machining and manufacturing industries.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with all applicable provincial/state and national laws.