West Michigan PLC Programmer – Industrial Automation

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

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