PLC Programmer

Controls Programmer (Allen Bradley / Siemens / Schneider)

Automotive Industry

Windsor (near airport)

• Job Type: Full-time, 100% on site
• Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week
• Interview process: 2 interviews (1 virtual + 1 onsite)
• Number of employees: 90
• Travels: USA (must have Canadian Citizenship or B1 or B2)

Perks

• Benefits
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance expenses up to maximum $1500 based on distance
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Job description

The PLC Controls Programmer is responsible for multiple duties, and will have 5+ years of related experience with different platforms. They will be part of a team that designs and implements electrical controls, automation and drives projects, including IT-interfaces for all production machinery in manufacturing. They will ensure a variety of tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. These responsibilities include ladder logic programming, HMI development, specifying and correctly applying a variety of robotic platforms, technical writing, equipment debugging, and machine vision and systems integration.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel occasional to USA (Canadian Citizen or B1 or B2 visa is a MUST)
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience building programs from scratch
• A two-year technical degree, or a four-year degree in related field preferred
• PLC and HMI programming with a focus on Rockwell, Schneider and Siemens systems (specifically Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, Unity and TIA Portal)
• Must have strong Allen Bradley or Siemens work experience
• Experience with Schneider highly preferred
• Knowledge on other PLC/HMI platforms considered an asset
• Skilled on the start-up and debug of the machine controls, electrical and pneumatic aspects of the machine
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic prints
• Ability to travel as required
• Robotic experience considered an asset.
• Previous experience in the automation industry is a plus
• Strong organizational and workload planning skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Ability to organize and schedule tasks
• Effective verbal and written communication skills