Senior PLC Programmer

Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Category: Engineering

Salary: 70,000 - 90,000 CAD / yearly

Full-time

Our client, a manufacturing company in Kitchener - Waterloo area, is seeking a Senior PLC Programmer to join their team.

Existing Machine Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvements
Troubleshoot programming errors, electrical problems & mechanical issues
Make adjustments to machine controls to improve throughput
Work with maintenance & manufacturing engineers to implement CI projects including new sensors, cylinders, & devices
Documentation, Revision History, Safety
Complete machine specific and programming descriptor documentation
Ensure safety procedures and lock out policy followed at all times

Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Robotics & Automation, and/or Licensed Electrician
Minimum of 5 years' experience PLC programming & hardware setup preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment
Ability to commission operator interfaces and data collection systems (Indusoft with SQL connection)
Experience programming and troubleshooting Rockwell Automation, RS Logix5000/RS Logix 500, Omron, and Siemens on new and existing machinery
Working knowledge of Cognex, Teledyne/Dalsa and Keyence vision appliances
Field experience in set ups and commissioning of equipment