Systems Integrator - PLC/HMI Programmer

MSRcosmos LLC; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MSRcosmos LLC in Southfield, MI seeks a Systems Integrator - PLC/HMI Programmer with 5–7 years of experience to design, program, commission, and troubleshoot industrial automation and control systems.

You will work with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and IDEC PLCs, develop HMI/SCADA apps, integrate with MES/ERP, and support FAT/SAT, with a focus on reliable networking and robust control solutions. This role requires strong problem-solving and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Automation Engineering or related field.
• 5-7 years in industrial automation, controls, or system integration.
• Strong PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial communications.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems.
• Develop and commission automation solutions using Allen-Bradley PLCs, IDEC PLCs and other platforms.
• Design, configure, and deploy HMI/SCADA applications (FactoryTalk View, IDEC HMI).
• Integrate PLCs with sensors, actuators, MES/ERP, and SCADA platforms.
• Configure engineering workstations and industrial networks; support FAT/SAT and commissioning documents.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial networking

System integration

Automation engineering

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Automation Engineering or related

Tools

FactoryTalk View

IDEC HMI

OPC

Modbus TCP/IP

Modbus RTU

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Job Title: Systems Integrator - PLC/HMI Programmer

Location: Southfield, MI

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Integrator - PLC/HMI Programmer with 5-7 years of experience in designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial automation and control systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in Allen-Bradley (Rockwell), Siemens, IDEC, and other industrial PLC platforms, along with experience in HMI development, industrial networking, system integration, and automation engineering.

Key Responsibilities

PLC Programming & Automation

• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems.
• Program and commission automation solutions using:
• Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) PLCs
• IDEC PLCs
• Other industry-standard PLC platforms
• Develop and maintain control logic using:
• Ladder Logic
• Function Block Diagram (FBD)
• Structured Text (ST)
• Perform system testing, debugging, validation, and commissioning activities.

HMI / SCADA Development

• Design, configure, and deploy HMI and SCADA applications for industrial automation systems.
• Hands-on experience with:
• FactoryTalk View
• IDEC HMI
• Other HMI/SCADA platforms
• Develop operator interfaces, alarms, diagnostics, and reporting screens.

System Integration

• Integrate PLCs with field devices, sensors, actuators, motor drives, motion control systems, and third-party equipment.
• Interface automation systems with:
• MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
• ERP Systems
• SCADA Platforms
• Industrial IoT Solutions
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols, including:
• Modbus TCP/IP
• Modbus RTU
• OPC
• Ethernet/IP
• Profinet
• Configure Engineering Workstations with PLC, HMI, and automation software.
• Configure and troubleshoot managed Ethernet switches and industrial network infrastructure.
• Support network diagnostics, system performance optimization, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Generate logic diagrams, control narratives, I/O lists, network architecture diagrams, and system configuration documents.
• Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), and commissioning documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or system integration.
• Strong expertise in PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial communications.
• Experience in automation project implementation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and logic diagrams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in manufacturing, process automation, utilities, or industrial control environments.
• Exposure to Industrial IoT (IIoT) architectures and data integration solutions.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices for industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with motion control, VFDs, servo systems, and remote diagnostics.

Skills

Mandatory Skills : Siemens-PLC

Good to Have Skills : GE-PLC, Rockwell-PLC