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Automation / Controls Engineer (PLC Integration - Siemens / MES / Robots)

CAC Staffing Elmira, NY

Elmira, NY

1mo ago Closed

$60 - $110/hr Contract Automation Control Systems Data Integration

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 27, 2026).

Job Description

CAC Staffing is seeking an Automation / Controls Engineer with deep Siemens PLC/ST/LAD programming expertise to support MES integration across a multi-PLC, multi-vendor manufacturing environment. This onsite contract role in Elmira, NY focuses on diagnosing and resolving alarms, faults, and data-flow issues to sustain high production uptime in a fast-paced setting.

Overview

The successful candidate will back high-volume manufacturing operations with a strong foundation in PLC programming, hands-on troubleshooting, and the ability to collaborate across controls, IT/OT, and robotics teams. Experience across multiple PLC platforms and a drive to improve system reliability are key components of this role.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and resolve PLC alarm events, system faults, and communication problems across multiple machines, robotic cells, and roughly forty networked PLCs
Analyze, debug, and modify Structured Text (ST) and Ladder Logic (LAD) within Siemens environments, with TIA Portal preferred
Implement and retrofit a standardized ST-based data collection and communication framework across several PLCs
Maintain consistent tag structures, naming conventions, and data mapping to support MES integration
Support and troubleshoot OPC/gateway communication layers between PLCs and MES
Identify and resolve data integrity, latency, and network communication issues on PROFINET and TCP/IP networks
Collaborate with manufacturing, IT/OT, and robotics teams to enable system integration and improve uptime
Optimize PLC code for performance, memory usage, and communication efficiency
Determine root causes of recurring faults and drive continuous improvement to reduce MTTR and fault frequency

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of PLC programming and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency with Siemens PLCs, with TI Portal (TIA Portal) preferred
Experience with Structured Text (ST) and working knowledge of Ladder Logic (LAD)
Experience with MES integration, OPC UA/DA, or similar communication layers
Familiarity with industrial Ethernet networks (PROFINET, TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP)
Ability to troubleshoot across PLC logic, control hardware, and network communication layers
Experience in high-speed or high-volume manufacturing environments

Technologies

Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal)
Structured Text (ST)
Ladder Logic (LAD)
OPC UA, OPC DA
Industrial Ethernet networks (PROFINET, TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP)
MES integration

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with non-Siemens PLC platforms such as Omron, Mitsubishi, and Inovance
Experience with robotic systems and automated production cells
Knowledge of safety circuits, interlocks, and machine safety standards
Familiarity with SCADA/HMI systems (FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Ignition)
Experience working in multi-vendor, multi-platform control environments

Why join this opportunity

Work on complex, large-scale automated manufacturing systems
Exposure to MES integration, multi-PLC architectures, and advanced automation environments
Direct impact on production uptime and system performance
Collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment

Interview Process

Virtual interview (Zoom or similar)
Final on-site or technical discussion with the engineering team

Additional Information

Must be authorized to work in the United States (U.S. Citizen, Green Card, or valid work authorization)
This is a contract position

Pay

Pay: $60.00 - $110.00 per hour

Work Location

Location: Elmira, NY (onsite)

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