Hardware engineer
Great Lakes Group
Mississauga
,
Ontario
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Canada
Job description
Job Description
Job DescriptionPLC Programmer - Conveyor Systems
Wage range offered is based off of on-the-job experience.
We are seeking an experienced PLC Programmer with strong expertise in conveyor systems, belt conveyors, material handling automation, and Allen-Bradley PLC programming. 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 industrial automation, PLC-based conveyor controls, and fast-paced operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, program, and maintain Allen-Bradley PLC logic for belt conveyor systems and automated material handling equipment.
• Configure and troubleshoot PLC control systems, I/O modules, sensors, drives, and industrial automation networks.
• Support installation, commissioning, and optimization of conveyor automation systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults in belt conveyor automation systems and PLC-driven material handling equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to improve automated conveyor performance, uptime, and reliability.
• Perform system testing, debugging, and validation of PLC ladder logic and automation control programs.
• Maintain documentation for PLC programs, control schematics, and automation system configurations.
• Provide technical support for conveyor operations, automation upgrades, and control system improvements.
Required Qualifications
• Proven experience as a PLC Programmer in industrial automation, conveyor systems, or material handling systems.
• Strong expertise with Allen-Bradley PLCs, including RSLogix, Studio 5000, or similar programming platforms.
• Hands-on experience with belt conveyors, automated conveyor equipment, or large-scale material handling systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, sensors, drives, VFDs, and industrial networks.
• Knowledge of automation troubleshooting, system integration, and control panel wiring.
• Experience supporting large-scale conveyor automation environments is highly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in operational environments with minimal downtime.
Preferred Skills
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems integrated with PLC automation.
• Knowledge of motor drives, VFDs, and conveyor control systems.
• Familiarity with industrial Ethernet networks such as EtherNet/IP.
• Background in automation commissioning and system integration.
conveyor systems, belt conveyors, material handling automation, Allen-Bradley PLC programming, industrial automation, PLC-based conveyor controls, Allen-Bradley PLC logic