Senior PLC Programmer for Industrial Automation

the-pivot-group-careers; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is collaborating with Cadillac manufacturing firms to recruit experienced PLC Programmers for challenging roles in automation. The position offers a salary range of $63,000 to $101,000 depending on experience and a path to advanced projects within modern control systems.

Key responsibilities include developing, testing, and maintaining PLC logic; designing HMIs; and collaborating with engineering and production teams to define control requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience programming PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation) in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in ladder logic, structured text, and function block diagram programming languages.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA development and integration.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex automation systems and interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and test PLC logic for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues, including hardware and software.
• Design and implement HMI applications for operator interface and process visualization.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to define control system requirements and specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and modifications to existing PLC programs and control systems.
• Document PLC programs, electrical schematics, and control system configurations.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Structured text

Function block diagram

Profinet

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

HMI/SCADA development

Education

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

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is collaborating with Cadillac manufacturing firms to recruit experienced PLC Programmers for challenging roles in automation. The position offers a salary range of $63,000 to $101,000 depending on experience and a path to advanced projects within modern control systems.

Key responsibilities include developing, testing, and maintaining PLC logic; designing HMIs; and collaborating with engineering and production teams to define control requirements.