PLC Programmer (Team Lead)

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Type: Contract to Permanent with Neilsoft.Inc

Position: PLC Programmer

Qualification: BE in Electrical/Electronics with strong communication skills

Roles and Responsibilities:

Serve as a key member of the project delivery team.
Collaborate closely with the Project Lead or work independently, ensuring error-free outputs in line with client requirements.
Understand project requirements and translate them into effective software solutions.
Onsite integration of developed software based on client specifications.
Create project documentation, including guides and manuals.
Provide regular status updates to the team lead and demonstrate flexibility on project assignments.
Engage in customer site assignments for 24 to 36 months.
Leverage expertise in Advanced Process Control (APC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).

Experience in designing and integrating Special Purpose Machines (SPMs) and working with clients like Honda, Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, and Skoda.
Expertise in Siemens PLC platforms (S7-1200, S7-1500, S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, S7-400H, S7-400FH) and software tools like Simatic Manager Step 7, TIA Portal, WinCC, and more.
Hands-on experience with Rockwell PLC platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, GuardLogix) and Kinetix servo drives.
Strong knowledge of PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic, FBD, Structured Text).
Familiarity with VFD interface and programming.
Experience with communication protocols such as Ethernet IP, Profinet, Profibus, and Modbus.
Integration of PLC systems with SCADA, MES, and DCS for seamless data exchange.
Advantageous experience with Wonderware, Ignition SCADA, Cognex, Balluff, and Keyence Vision systems, as well as safety PLC development.
Experience with Fanuc and Kuka robot interfacing, installation, commissioning, and programming is a plus.
Support for FAT and SAT, and onsite commissioning of PLC, HMI, SCADA, and robots.

Should know about Automotive domain and good understanding about Automotive working.
Should have good understanding of CAR Assembly, manufacturing processes and equipment's.
Straight and spiral conveyor systems, sorting and pitch maintaining.
Unwinding, Rewinding, Hopper, web guide. Slitting, cutting, bonding, fluff forming.
Handling super absorbent material and controller calibration
Servo drive cascading, synchronization, drive tune with tension and speed control
lycra material unwind process control
Adhesive glue material equipment (Nordson Melter) integration with process logic and interface
Primary and secondary Packaging equipment integration experience will be added advantage
Known to Electrical schematic design and detailing,
Experience on international standard
Working experience of AutoCAD
Responsible for international projects

If you’re ready for an exciting opportunity to lead PLC programming projects in a dynamic environment, apply now to join our team in Cincinnati!

Please send your resume to careers.usa@neilsoft.com with the job code in the subject line.