Job Description

PLC Programmer – Full-Time, Permanent

Location: London, Ontario
Shift: Days (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Pay Rate: $30.00–$40.00/hour (based on experience)

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated PLC Programmer to join our automation and controls team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automated control systems for a variety of industrial applications. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in PLC programming, system integration, and industrial automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, configure, commission, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs based on customer requirements.
• Develop, modify, and optimize PLC logic and control system programs.
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) into automated production lines and machinery.
• Support system commissioning, startup, and on-site installation activities.
• Perform testing, validation, and troubleshooting of automation systems.
• Record and analyze test data to verify system performance.
• Investigate equipment malfunctions, identify root causes, and report findings to senior engineers.
• Assist engineering teams in reviewing electrical drawings, project documentation, and system designs.
• Prepare technical documentation to support quality and compliance requirements.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with customer and company safety standards.
• Provide professional customer support during on-site installations and service visits.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and project teams throughout project execution.

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 will also be considered.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EPLAN electrical design software.
• Experience in the automotive, assembly, aerospace, medical, or heavy steel manufacturing industries.
• Ignition Certification is considered an asset.
• Experience with commissioning automated equipment and production lines is preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel locally throughout Southern Ontario for customer projects.
• Willingness to travel occasionally internationally when required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $30.00–$40.00 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
• Full-time, permanent opportunity with long-term career growth in industrial automation and controls.