{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"50c324e41341d7666071e14d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/50c324e41341d7666071e14d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/50c324e41341d7666071e14d","title":"PLC Programmer","description":"Valknut Inc is seeking an experienced PLC Programmer to join its Controls Engineering team in Wixom, MI. This role is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and commissioning PLC control programs for automated manufacturing and testing equipment. Candidates must hold GCCS (Global Common Controls Software) certification, as many of our automotive customer programs require controls software to be developed and validated to GM's GCCS-2 standard.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDesign, develop, and program PLC control logic for custom automated machinery, test stands, and balancing equipment.\nDevelop, validate, and deploy controls software in compliance with GCCS (Global Common Controls Software / GCCS-2) standards for GM and other automotive OEM programs.\nRead and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings to develop control strategies.\nProgram, configure, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) and/or Siemens PLC platforms, HMIs, and related industrial networks.\nPerform on-site and in-house debugging, testing, and commissioning of PLC/HMI software on new and retrofit equipment.\nCollaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers throughout the design, build, and runoff phases of a project.\nSupport Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), including customer runoffs at our facilities and customer facilities.\nDevelop and maintain documentation, including I/O lists, program backups, functional descriptions, and revision histories.\nTroubleshoot and resolve controls issues during startup, commissioning, and warranty support, including occasional travel to customer sites.\nEnsure all controls work complies with applicable safety standards (e.g., NFPA 79, RIA/ANSI robotic safety standards) and customer-specific engineering standards.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nGCCS (Global Common Controls Software / GCCS-2) certification is required.\nAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience.\nMinimum 3-5 years of hands-on PLC programming experience in an industrial automation, automotive tooling, or machine building environment.\nProficiency programming Allen-Bradley (RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000) and/or Siemens (TIA Portal) PLC platforms.\nExperience with HMI development (FactoryTalk View, WinCC, or similar).\nWorking knowledge of industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, DeviceNet) and robot integration (Fanuc, KUKA, ABB, or similar) is a plus.\nAbility to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot control systems down to the component level.\nStrong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers during runoff and commissioning.\nWillingness to travel domestically (and occasionally internationally) for equipment commissioning and startup support, as needed.\nMust be authorized to work in the United States.\n\nYou should be proficient in:\n\nPLC Troubleshooting Skills\nEquipment Troubleshooting\nTroubleshooting Skills\nPLC Programming Experience\nPLC Wiring Experience\ncontrol engineering\n\nMachines & technologies you'll use:\n\nProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)","company":"Valknut","rawCompany":"valknut","city":"Wixom","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-22T15:56:22.336Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"51-9162.00","title":"Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers","slug":"computer-numerically-controlled-tool-programmers"},{"code":"17-3024.00","title":"Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electro-mechanical-and-mechatronics-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"334513","title":"Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables","slug":"instruments-and-related-products-manufacturing-for-measuring-displaying-and-controlling-industrial-process-variables"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"PLC Programmer","description":"Valknut Inc is seeking an experienced PLC Programmer to join its Controls Engineering team in Wixom, MI. This role is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and commissioning PLC control programs for automated manufacturing and testing equipment. Candidates must hold GCCS (Global Common Controls Software) certification, as many of our automotive customer programs require controls software to be developed and validated to GM's GCCS-2 standard.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDesign, develop, and program PLC control logic for custom automated machinery, test stands, and balancing equipment.\nDevelop, validate, and deploy controls software in compliance with GCCS (Global Common Controls Software / GCCS-2) standards for GM and other automotive OEM programs.\nRead and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings to develop control strategies.\nProgram, configure, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) and/or Siemens PLC platforms, HMIs, and related industrial networks.\nPerform on-site and in-house debugging, testing, and commissioning of PLC/HMI software on new and retrofit equipment.\nCollaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers throughout the design, build, and runoff phases of a project.\nSupport Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), including customer runoffs at our facilities and customer facilities.\nDevelop and maintain documentation, including I/O lists, program backups, functional descriptions, and revision histories.\nTroubleshoot and resolve controls issues during startup, commissioning, and warranty support, including occasional travel to customer sites.\nEnsure all controls work complies with applicable safety standards (e.g., NFPA 79, RIA/ANSI robotic safety standards) and customer-specific engineering standards.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nGCCS (Global Common Controls Software / GCCS-2) certification is required.\nAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience.\nMinimum 3-5 years of hands-on PLC programming experience in an industrial automation, automotive tooling, or machine building environment.\nProficiency programming Allen-Bradley (RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000) and/or Siemens (TIA Portal) PLC platforms.\nExperience with HMI development (FactoryTalk View, WinCC, or similar).\nWorking knowledge of industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, DeviceNet) and robot integration (Fanuc, KUKA, ABB, or similar) is a plus.\nAbility to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot control systems down to the component level.\nStrong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers during runoff and commissioning.\nWillingness to travel domestically (and occasionally internationally) for equipment commissioning and startup support, as needed.\nMust be authorized to work in the United States.\n\nYou should be proficient in:\n\nPLC Troubleshooting Skills\nEquipment Troubleshooting\nTroubleshooting Skills\nPLC Programming Experience\nPLC Wiring Experience\ncontrol engineering\n\nMachines & technologies you'll use:\n\nProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)","datePosted":"2026-08-22T15:56:22.336Z","dateModified":"2026-08-22T15:56:22.336Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Valknut","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Wixom","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"50c324e41341d7666071e14d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/50c324e41341d7666071e14d"}}