PLC Programmer

🧩 Job Summary:

The Manager – PLC Programming leads the PLC programming team, overseeing the design, development, and implementation of PLC-based control systems for industrial automation projects. This role involves strategic planning, project management, resource allocation, and ensuring delivery of high-quality, reliable automation solutions aligned with safety and operational standards.

📌 Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the PLC programming team, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and performance management.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee PLC programming projects from requirements gathering to commissioning and support.

• Ensure PLC systems integration with SCADA, HMI, and other control components meets project specifications and industry standards.

• Develop and enforce programming best practices, coding standards, and documentation processes.

• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, software, and operations for seamless system integration.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and cybersecurity standards in all PLC programming activities.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and adoption of new technologies in PLC programming.

• Represent the PLC programming function in leadership meetings and with external stakeholders.

🎯 Key Focus Areas:

• Team leadership and development

• Project and resource management

• Control system design and integration

• Compliance with safety and quality standards

• Innovation and technology adoption in automation

✅ Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automation, or Mechatronics Engineering

• 7+ years of experience in PLC programming with at least 3 years in a leadership role

• Strong knowledge of major PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, etc.) and programming environments

• Proven project management and team leadership skills

• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and cybersecurity best practices

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities

🚀 Career Path:

Manager – PLC Programming → Director of Automation → VP / Head of Engineering