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Augusta Hitech Soft Solutions LLC
Columbus, OH (In Person)
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PLC Programmer / Controls Engineer Position Summary The PLC Programmer / Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, configuring, testing, and supporting industrial automation solutions for automated packaging, labeling, vision inspection, and material handling systems. The role will work closely with software engineers, vision system providers, middleware teams, and manufacturing operations to ensure reliable end-to-end system performance. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain PLC programs for automated packaging and material handling systems. Configure and troubleshoot PLC logic, I/O modules, sensors, actuators, conveyors, printers, and vision systems. Develop ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming. Configure and troubleshoot MQTT, OPC-UA, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, and Profinet communications. Integrate PLCs with middleware platforms, vision systems, barcode scanners, HMIs, label printers, and robotics equipment. Perform FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup support, and production troubleshooting. Execute root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Support deployment, maintenance, and operational readiness activities. Mandatory Technical Skills Expert-level experience programming Siemens PLCs using Siemens TIA Portal (Mandatory). Strong hands-on experience with Siemens S7-1200, S7-1500, and related PLC platforms. Proficiency in Ladder Logic (LAD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Structured Control Language (SCL), and Function Block programming. Experience configuring and troubleshooting Siemens HMI systems (WinCC). Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols including MQTT, OPC-UA, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus TCP/IP. Experience integrating PLCs with vision systems, barcode scanners, label printers, conveyors, and robotics. Ability to troubleshoot PLC-to-device, PLC-to-middleware, and PLC-to-cloud communication issues. Experience with commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, startup support, and production troubleshooting. Strong knowledge of industrial automation architecture and manufacturing operations. Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.