Employer: Great Lakes Group

PLC Programmer - Vision Systems Integration

We are seeking an experienced PLC Programmer to integrate machine vision systems with industrial PLC-controlled equipment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience programming PLCs, configuring vision hardware, and establishing reliable communication between vision systems, PLCs, HMIs, and automated machinery.

Responsibilities

- Develop, modify, test, and troubleshoot PLC programming for automated equipment.
- Integrate machine vision cameras and inspection systems into PLC-controlled processes.
- Configure communication between vision equipment and PLCs using industrial protocols such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, or similar networks.
- Develop PLC logic for vision triggers, inspection results, pass/fail decisions, part tracking, and reject sequences.
- Configure and troubleshoot industrial automation equipment, sensors, cameras, lighting, and I/O.
- Perform controls integration, system commissioning, debugging, and production support.
- Troubleshoot PLC logic, network communication, electrical controls, and vision inspection issues.
- Optimize automated inspection sequences for reliability, cycle time, and production performance.
- Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to validate equipment functionality and resolve controls-related issues.
- Document PLC programs, system changes, communication architecture, and troubleshooting procedures.

Qualifications

- Hands-on experience as a PLC Programmer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer,



or similar controls skilled.
- Strong experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and industrial control systems.
- Experience integrating machine vision systems with PLC-controlled automation.
- Knowledge of ladder logic, structured text, function blocks, or other IEC 61131-3 programming methods.
- Experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or comparable industrial controls.
- Familiarity with vision platforms such as Cognex, Keyence, or similar industrial vision systems.
- Understanding of industrial Ethernet, I/O mapping, handshaking, data exchange, and communication protocols.
- Ability to troubleshoot automation systems, sensors, electrical controls, networking, and machine sequences.
- Experience with HMI programming, motion control, robotics, or manufacturing equipment integration is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, commissioning, and technical documentation skills.

Job details

- Location Windsor , ON
- Work location On site
- Salary $ 62.50 HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy

Company Description

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We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, rank, or make hiring decisions.

Advertised until

2026-09-24

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