PLC Programmer

Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Mechanical, Mathematics, etc
7+ years of experience as a PLC Programmer
Proficiency in multiple PLC platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron)
Strong understanding of Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams, and structured text
Experience with SCADA systems and HMI Development
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Experience programming in one of the following: Siemens Scripting/Siemens PLC programming (TIA-Step 7) or equivalent, WinCC Advanced, WinCC OA, WinCC Flex, OR Allen Bradley Scripting, Allen Bradley Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME
Must be able to travel 25% of the time, primarily domestically, with potential for international travel
Experience in motion control or robotics
Design PLC Systems from scratch
Design automation for OEM
Project leadership/management skills
C++ programming skills
If necessary, you may need to get a DOD security clearance
Benefits
Stable, growing 25+-year-old firm mid-sized firm
Large domestic and global clients
Factory automation, Robotics, Device Control Systems
Staff of 25 Engineers in the business unit, 16 Software Engineers
Employee high retention rate
No-cost medical insurance for employee and family coverage
Salary: 120k – 145k, Paid Overtime (10k – 20k), 401k matching is 6%
Fully paid medical insurance for employees and dependents
Responsibilities
Design, develop, implement, and maintain complex PLC programs
Troubleshoot and diagnose PLC hardware and software issues
Optimize existing programs for efficiency and performance
Interface with HMIs and other control systems
Work with engineers and technicians to ensure seamless integration
Develop and maintain comprehensive program documentation
Stay up-to-date on the latest PLC technologies and trends
Travel to customer sites
Job description
Sr Controls Software Engineer, Aerospace, PLC, Factory Integration, C++

Our mid-size client firm, a leader in its industry, is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to work on software solutions for large-scale automated aerospace assembly. The primary focus is control system configuration and development, including microprocessor-based servo motion control, heating applications, analog and digital sensors, network communication, and graphical user interfaces.

Why should you apply here?
• Stable, growing 25+-year-old firm mid-sized firm
• Large domestic and global clients
• Factory automation, Robotics, Device Control Systems
• Staff of 25 Engineers in the business unit, 16 Software Engineers
• Employee high retention rate
• No-cost medical insurance for employee and family coverage

What will you be doing?
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain complex PLC programs
• Troubleshoot and diagnose PLC hardware and software issues
• Optimize existing programs for efficiency and performance
• Interface with HMIs and other control systems
• Work with engineers and technicians to ensure seamless integration
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program documentation
• Stay up-to-date on the latest PLC technologies and trends
• Travel to customer sites

What are the minimum qualifications?
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Mechanical, Mathematics, etc.
• 7+ years of experience as a PLC Programmer
• Proficiency in multiple PLC platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron)
• Strong understanding of Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams, and structured text
• Experience with SCADA systems and HMI Development
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience programming in one of the following: Siemens Scripting/Siemens PLC programming (TIA-Step 7) or equivalent, WinCC Advanced, WinCC OA, WinCC Flex, OR Allen Bradley Scripting, Allen Bradley Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME
• Must be able to travel 25% of the time, primarily domestically, with potential for international travel

What will make your résumé stand out?
• Experience in motion control or robotics
• Design PLC Systems from scratch
• Design automation for OEM
• Project leadership/management skills
• C++ programming skills

Location: 100% on-site. Headquarters in Dallas, TX

Relocation: Assistance offered

Citizenship: U.S. Citizens. If necessary, you may need to get a DOD security clearance

Salary: 120k – 145k, Paid Overtime (10k – 20k), 401k matching is 6%. Fully paid medical insurance for employees and dependents