Our client, a manufacturing company in Kitchener - Waterloo area is looking for a Senior PLC Programmer to join their team.Primary Responsibilities:Existing Machine Troubleshooting & Continuous ImprovementsTroubleshoot programming errors, electrical problems & mechanical issuesMake adjustments to machine controls to improve throughputWork with maintenance & manufacturing engineers to implement CI projects including new sensors, cylinders, & devicesDocumentation, Revision History, SafetyComplete machine specific and programming descriptor documentationEnsure safety procedures and lock out policy followed at all timesQualifications (education & skills required):Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Robotics & Automation, and/or Licensed ElectricianMinimum of 5 years experience PLC programming & hardware setup preferably in an automotive manufacturing environmentAbility 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 machineryWorking knowledge of Cognex, Teledyne/Dalsa and Keyence vision appliancesField experience in set ups and commissioning of equipmentMust have:Practical knowledge of KUKA, Motoman and Fanuc roboticsKnowledge of electrical devices, electrical schematics, instrumentation & control panel drawingsKnowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics & DC servomotors, machine automation, assembly systems integration & applications of robotics, safety systems
Job Title
Senior PLC Programmer