Senior PLC Technician
Core
Senior PLC Technician responsible for troubleshooting, programming, and maintaining industrial control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and robotic work cells to ensure reliable automated production equipment.
Role type
Senior IC PLC Technician (Manufacturing)
Builds
Automated production lines, robotic work cells, and industrial control systems for defense manufacturing
Domain
Defense technology / Heavy metal manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (specifically: automated manufacturing equipment maintenance and installation)
Required skills
PLC troubleshooting, ladder logic programming, electrical schematic reading, industrial network support, HMI configuration, robotic system maintenance, CMMS/PM software proficiency, preventive maintenance planning
Preferred skills
Yaskawa robotics experience, heavy metal manufacturing background, Associate degree in Automation/Mechatronics/Electrical Technology
Technologies
PLCs, HMIs, Yaskawa robots, CMMS/PM software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Responsibilities
Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and automation issues to minimize downtime; Create and support PLC communication networks; Maintain PLC software backups and programming laptops; Support robotic palletizing systems; Assist with installation, modification, and commissioning of new automated equipment; Train maintenance technicians on PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic; Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment; Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and PM records
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC