Systems Integrator - PLC/HMI Programmer
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Job Title: Systems Integrator - PLC/HMI Programmer
Location: Southfield, MI
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Integrator - PLC/HMI Programmer with 5-7 years of experience in designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial automation and control systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in Allen-Bradley (Rockwell), Siemens, IDEC, and other industrial PLC platforms, along with experience in HMI development, industrial networking, system integration, and automation engineering.
Key Responsibilities
PLC Programming & Automation
- Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems.
- Program and commission automation solutions using:
- Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) PLCs
- Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal, Step7)
- IDEC PLCs
- Other industry-standard PLC platforms
- Develop and maintain control logic using:
- Ladder Logic
- Function Block Diagram (FBD)
- Structured Text (ST)
- Perform system testing, debugging, validation, and commissioning activities.
HMI / SCADA Development
- Design, configure, and deploy HMI and SCADA applications for industrial automation systems.
- Hands-on experience with:
- FactoryTalk View
- Siemens WinCC
- IDEC HMI
- Other HMI/SCADA platforms
- Develop operator interfaces, alarms, diagnostics, and reporting screens.
System Integration
- Integrate PLCs with field devices, sensors, actuators, motor drives, motion control systems, and third-party equipment.
- Interface automation systems with:
- MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
- ERP Systems
- SCADA Platforms
- Industrial IoT Solutions
- Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols, including:
- Modbus TCP/IP
- Modbus RTU
- OPC
- Ethernet/IP
- Profinet
Industrial Networking & Engineering Systems
- Configure Engineering Workstations with PLC, HMI, and automation software.
- Configure and troubleshoot managed Ethernet switches and industrial network infrastructure.
- Support network diagnostics, system performance optimization, and connectivity troubleshooting.
Engineering Documentation
- Develop and maintain automation design documentation.
- Generate logic diagrams, control narratives, I/O lists, network architecture diagrams, and system configuration documents.
- Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), and commissioning documentation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or system integration.
- Strong expertise in PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial communications.
- Experience in automation project implementation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and logic diagrams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in manufacturing, process automation, utilities, or industrial control environments.
- Exposure to Industrial IoT (IIoT) architectures and data integration solutions.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity practices for industrial control systems.
- Familiarity with motion control, VFDs, servo systems, and remote diagnostics.
Skills
Mandatory Skills : Siemens-PLC
Good to Have Skills : GE-PLC, Rockwell-PLC
