PLC Programmer
$62,400–$83,200 year
On-siteLondon, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Program, configure, commission, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs based on customer requirements. Develop, modify, and optimize PLC logic while integrating these systems with Variable Frequency Drives into automated production lines. Support system commissioning, startup, and on-site installation activities, performing testing and validation to verify performance. Investigate equipment malfunctions, analyze test data, and prepare technical documentation for quality and compliance. Collaborate with engineering teams to review designs and provide professional customer support during service visits. Ensure all work adheres to safety standards. Monday to Friday day shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM) with local travel throughout Southern Ontario and occasional international assignments.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field
- Equivalent hands-on industry experience
- Minimum 2 years of PLC programming and industrial automation experience
- Minimum 2 years of system integration experience
- Minimum 2 years of Ignition SCADA experience
- Experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs and HMIs
- Strong understanding of industrial control systems, automation equipment, and electrical troubleshooting
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel locally throughout Southern Ontario for customer projects
- Willingness to travel occasionally internationally when required
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with EPLAN electrical design software
- Experience in the automotive, assembly, aerospace, medical, or heavy steel manufacturing industries
- Ignition Certification
- Experience with commissioning automated equipment and production lines
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