What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLC Programmer - Plainwell Area position at The Pivot Group?
PLC Programmer | Plainwell, MI
Salary Range: $63,000 - $101,000 depending on experience
Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in plc programmer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Plainwell seeking experienced PLC Programmers.
The Opportunity
We are collaborating with multiple companies in Plainwell seeking experienced PLC Programmers. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.
Key Responsibilities
PLC Programmer, Automation Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer, Industrial Automation Engineer, Automation Programmer, Industrial Controls Programmer, SCADA Engineer, DCS Engineer, Automation Specialist
Why Pivot Group
The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.
Salary Range: $63,000 - $101,000 depending on experience
Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in plc programmer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Plainwell seeking experienced PLC Programmers.
The Opportunity
We are collaborating with multiple companies in Plainwell seeking experienced PLC Programmers. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and implement PLC programs for automated manufacturing processes.
- Design and configure Human Machine Interface (HMI) and SCADA systems.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex control system issues, including PLC, HMI, and VFDs.
- Integrate PLC systems with other plant-wide control systems and databases.
- Perform modifications and optimizations to existing PLC programs to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for PLC code, control logic, and electrical schematics.
- Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams on control systems.
- Proficiency in PLC programming languages (e.g., Ladder Logic, Structured Text) across major platforms (e.g., Rockwell Automation, Siemens).
- Experience with HMI/SCADA system design, development, and integration.
- Strong understanding and practical experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus).
- Proven ability to troubleshoot, debug, and commission industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and other engineering documentation.
- Experience with HMI/SCADA system design and development.
- Proficiency in industrial robotics programming (e.g., Fanuc, KUKA, ABB, Universal Robots).
- Knowledge of industrial networking protocols and architecture (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP).
- Experience integrating PLCs with databases (e.g., SQL) or MES/ERP systems.
- Familiarity with industrial vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
PLC Programmer, Automation Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer, Industrial Automation Engineer, Automation Programmer, Industrial Controls Programmer, SCADA Engineer, DCS Engineer, Automation Specialist
Why Pivot Group
The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.
Salary : $63,000 - $101,000