PLC Programmer - Allen-Bradley

Great Lakes Group

Job Description

PLC Programmer – Allen-Bradley

Location: Chicago, IL
Start Date: September 2026

Seeking an experienced PLC Programmer with strong Allen-Bradley expertise to support a Detroit-area industrial automation team focused on automated production systems , turnkey manufacturing lines , robot integration , and industrial automation for automotive OEMs .

This role is ideal for a controls professional with hands-on experience programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting complex automation equipment used in automotive manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC programming for automated production equipment and manufacturing systems.
Program and support Rockwell Automation platforms using Studio 5000 and/or RSLogix 5000 .
Support controls development for turnkey manufacturing lines and integrated automation systems.
Perform PLC troubleshooting , debugging, testing, validation, and commissioning.
Support robot integration and communication between PLC-controlled equipment, robotic systems, and peripheral devices.
Program and troubleshoot HMI systems , sensors, drives, industrial networks, and related automation hardware.
Participate in machine startup , equipment installation, system integration, and production launch activities.
Diagnose electrical and controls-related issues to improve equipment uptime and manufacturing performance.
Review and modify PLC logic, including ladder logic , sequences, alarms, safety interlocks, and machine controls.
Collaborate with controls, robotics, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and production teams.
Support automation projects serving automotive OEM manufacturing operations.
Maintain controls documentation, software backups, and program revisions.

Qualifications

Professional experience as a PLC Programmer , Controls Engineer , Automation Engineer , Controls Technician , or similar controls professional.
Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Rockwell Automation systems.
Experience using Studio 5000 , RSLogix 5000 , and ladder logic programming .
Experience troubleshooting industrial automation , automated production systems , and machine controls.
Familiarity with robotic automation and robot integration in manufacturing environments.
Experience with HMI programming , industrial networks, sensors, motors, servos, or variable frequency drives is preferred.
Experience supporting automotive manufacturing , automotive OEMs , or high-volume automated production environments is preferred.
Experience with system integration , machine commissioning , and production startup activities.
Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work onsite in Chicago, IL .
Available to begin in September 2026 .

PLC Programmer , Allen-Bradley , Rockwell Automation , Studio 5000 , RSLogix 5000 , PLC programming , PLC troubleshooting , ladder logic programming , Controls Engineer , Automation Engineer , industrial automation , automated production systems , turnkey manufacturing lines , robot integration , robotic automation , automotive OEMs , HMI programming , machine commissioning , machine startup , system integration

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In compliance with applicable Canadian employment regulations, we confirm that this job posting represents a current, active vacancy within our organization.
We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, rank, or make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters and hiring managers.
If our hiring practices change in the future to include AI-assisted tools, appropriate disclosure will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.

Company Description

Hiring Transparency & AI Disclosure Statement\r\nIn compliance with applicable Canadian employment regulations, we confirm that this job posting represents a current, active vacancy within our organization.\r\nWe do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, rank, or make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters and hiring managers.\r\nIf our hiring practices change in the future to include AI-assisted tools, appropriate disclosure will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.

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