Sr. PLC Applications Engineer

Inframark

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of PLC programming experience, especially with Rockwell and Siemens.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities in engineering environments.
  • Strong understanding of industrial networking and safety interlocks.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Define and document reusable code libraries and programming standards.
  • Review and approve complex PLC logic implementations.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts and improve performance during project commissioning.
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers in technical skills and best practices.
  • Plan and execute training programs to enhance team capabilities.

Benefits

  • Office/remote work flexibility with potential travel to project sites.
  • Opportunities for professional growth through coaching and training development.
  • Exposure to high-level decision-making as a technical authority in PLC applications.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Sr. PLC Application Engineer Lead serves as a technical authority-owning standards, complex logic, and mentoring for PLC teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define reusable code libraries and standards; review and approve complex PLC logic.
  • Lead troubleshooting and performance improvements during commissioning.
  • Coach engineers; plan training and capability development.

Qualifications
  • 10+ years PLC programming with deep Rockwell/Siemens expertise; leadership experience.
  • Proficiency in industrial networking and safety interlocks.

Education & Certifications
  • Bachelor's in Electrical/Controls Engineering or equivalent experience.

Skills & Competencies (CLEAR Values)
  • Collaboration - partners across Engineering, Operations, and Field Services to deliver value.
  • Leadership - sets direction, coaches teams, and drives accountability and change.
  • Excellence - delivers high-quality, compliant, and repeatable outcomes with strong documentation.
  • Accountability - owns outcomes, budgets, risks, and deadlines; uses KPIs for decisions.
  • Respect - communicates effectively and builds trust with clients, colleagues, and vendors.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Primarily office/remote environment with travel to facilities, project sites, and client/vendor meetings as needed. Site work may require PPE, walking/standing on uneven surfaces, and occasional lifting up to 30 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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