hardware engineer
Oakville, ON
CA$108,784/yearly
Permanent employment Full time
About the role
<h3>Job Description</h3><div>Job Description<div><p><i><b><strong>PLC Programmer - Conveyor Systems</strong></b></i></p><p>Wage range offered is based off of on-the-job experience.</p><p>We are seeking an experienced PLC Programmer with strong expertise in <b><strong>conveyor systems</strong></b>, <b><strong>belt conveyors</strong></b>, <b><strong>material handling automation</strong></b>, and <b><strong>Allen-Bradley PLC programming</strong></b>. This role focuses on designing, programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining automated conveyor control systems used in high-volume industrial and material handling operations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working with <b><strong>industrial automation</strong></b>, <b><strong>PLC-based conveyor controls</strong></b>, and fast-paced operational environments.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Develop, program, and maintain <b><strong>Allen-Bradley PLC logic</strong></b> for <b><strong>belt conveyor systems</strong></b> and automated material handling equipment.</li><li>Configure and troubleshoot <b><strong>PLC control systems</strong></b>, I/O modules, sensors, drives, and industrial automation networks.</li><li>Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of <b><strong>conveyor automation systems</strong></b>.</li><li>Diagnose and resolve faults in <b><strong>belt conveyor automation systems</strong></b> and <b><strong>PLC-driven material handling equipment</strong></b>.</li><li>Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to improve automated conveyor performance, uptime, and reliability.</li><li>Perform system testing, debugging, and validation of <b><strong>PLC ladder logic</strong></b> and automation control programs.</li><li>Maintain documentation for PLC programs, control schematics, and automation system configurations.</li><li>Provide technical support for conveyor operations, automation upgrades, and control system improvements.</li></ul><p>Required Qualifications</p><ul><li>Proven experience as a PLC Programmer in <b><strong>industrial automation</strong></b>, <b><strong>conveyor systems</strong></b>, or <b><strong>material handling systems</strong></b>.</li><li>Strong expertise with <b><strong>Allen-Bradley PLCs</strong></b>, including <b><strong>RSLogix</strong></b>, <b><strong>Studio 5000</strong></b>, or similar programming platforms.</li><li>Hands-on experience with <b><strong>belt conveyors</strong></b>, automated conveyor equipment, or large-scale <b><strong>material handling systems</strong></b>.</li><li>Ability to troubleshoot <b><strong>PLC-based control systems</strong></b>, sensors, drives, VFDs, and industrial networks.</li><li>Knowledge of automation troubleshooting, system integration, and <b><strong>control panel wiring</strong></b>.</li><li>Experience supporting large-scale <b><strong>conveyor automation environments</strong></b> is highly preferred.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in operational environments with minimal downtime.</li></ul><p>Preferred Skills</p><ul><li>Experience with <b><strong>HMI/SCADA systems</strong></b> integrated with PLC automation.</li><li>Knowledge of <b><strong>motor drives</strong></b>, <b><strong>VFDs</strong></b>, and <b><strong>conveyor control systems</strong></b>.</li><li>Familiarity with industrial Ethernet networks such as <b><strong>EtherNet/IP</strong></b>.</li><li>Background in <b><strong>automation commissioning</strong></b> and <b><strong>system integration</strong></b>.</li></ul><p> </p><p><i><b><strong>conveyor systems</strong></b></i><i><em>, </em></i><i><b><strong>belt conveyors</strong></b></i><i><em>, </em></i><i><b><strong>material handling automation</strong></b></i><i><em>, </em></i><i><b><strong>Allen-Bradley PLC programming</strong></b></i><i><em>, </em></i><i><b><strong>industrial automation</strong></b></i><i><em>, </em></i><i><b><strong>PLC-based conveyor controls</strong></b></i><i><em>, </em></i><i><b><strong>Allen-Bradley PLC logic</st
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hardware engineer
Oakville, ON
CA$108,784/yearly
Permanent employment Full time
About the role
<h3>Job Description</h3><div>Job Description<div><p><i><b><strong>PLC Programmer - Conveyor Systems</strong></b></i></p><p>Wage range offered is based off of on-the-job experience.</p><p>We are seeking an experienced PLC Programmer with strong expertise in <b><strong>conveyor systems</strong></b>, <b><strong>belt conveyors</strong></b>, <b><strong>material handling automation</strong></b>, and <b><strong>Allen-Bradley PLC programming</strong></b>. This role focuses on designing, programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining automated conveyor control systems used in high-volume industrial and material handling operations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working with <b><strong>industrial automation</strong></b>, <b><strong>PLC-based conveyor controls</strong></b>, and fast-paced operational environments.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Develop, program, and maintain <b><strong>Allen-Bradley PLC logic</strong></b> for <b><strong>belt conveyor systems</strong></b> and automated material handling equipment.</li><li>Configure and troubleshoot <b><strong>PLC control systems</strong></b>, I/O modules, sensors, drives, and industrial automation networks.</li><li>Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of <b><strong>conveyor automation systems</strong></b>.</li><li>Diagnose and resolve faults in <b><strong>belt conveyor automation systems</strong></b> and <b><strong>PLC-driven material handling equipment</strong></b>.</li><li>Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to improve automated conveyor performance, uptime, and reliability.</li><li>Perform system testing, debugging, and validation of <b><strong>PLC ladder logic</strong></b> and automation control programs.</li><li>Maintain documentation for PLC programs, control schematics, and automation system configurations.</li><li>Provide technical support for conveyor operations, automation upgrades, and control system improvements.</li></ul><p>Required Qualifications</p><ul><li>Proven experience as a PLC Programmer in <b><strong>industrial automation</strong></b>, <b><strong>conveyor systems</strong></b>, or <b><strong>material handling systems</strong></b>.</li><li>Strong expertise with <b><strong>Allen-Bradley PLCs</strong></b>, including <b><strong>RSLogix</strong></b>, <b><strong>Studio 5000</strong></b>, or similar programming platforms.</li><li>Hands-on experience with <b><strong>belt conveyors</strong></b>, automated conveyor equipment, or large-scale <b><strong>material handling systems</strong></b>.</li><li>Ability to troubleshoot <b><strong>PLC-based control systems</strong></b>, sensors, drives, VFDs, and industrial networks.</li><li>Knowledge of automation troubleshooting, system integration, and <b><strong>control panel wiring</strong></b>.</li><li>Experience supporting large-scale <b><strong>conveyor automation environments</strong></b> is highly preferred.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in operational environments with minimal downtime.</li></ul><p>Preferred Skills</p><ul><li>Experience with <b><strong>HMI/SCADA systems</strong></b> integrated with PLC automation.</li><li>Knowledge of <b><strong>motor drives</strong></b>, <b><strong>VFDs</strong></b>, and <b><strong>conveyor control systems</strong></b>.</li><li>Familiarity with industrial Ethernet networks such as <b><strong>EtherNet/IP</strong></b>.</li><li>Background in <b><strong>automation commissioning</strong></b> and <b><strong>system integration</strong></b>.</li></ul><p> </p><p><i><b><strong>conveyor systems</strong></b></i><i><em>, </em></i><i><b><strong>belt conveyors</strong></b></i><i><em>, </em></i><i><b><strong>material handling automation</strong></b></i><i><em>, </em></i><i><b><strong>Allen-Bradley PLC programming</strong></b></i><i><em>, </em></i><i><b><strong>industrial automation</strong></b></i><i><em>, </em></i><i><b><strong>PLC-based conveyor controls</strong></b></i><i><em>, </em></i><i><b><strong>Allen-Bradley PLC logic</st
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