A PLC Programmer, or Programmable Logic Controller Programmer, is responsible for creating and managing programs for industrial computers, typically for manufacturing purposes. Some common responsibilities listed in a PLC Programmer job description include designing new programs, monitoring existing systems to identify and address problems, and developing ways to increase system efficiency.
Ett -NAMN- bör kunna uppfylla olika plikter och ansvarsområden. Följande är några uppgifter och ansvarsområden som en PLC Programmer bör kunna utföra:
- Collaborating with a client or employer to design a PLC program that meets company needs
- Drawing schematic diagrams to represent components of a proposed system
- Creating the program itself using coding languages such as Ladder Logic and Function Block Diagram
- Running extensive tests to ensure a program’s success pre-installation
- Installing programs into industrial machines
- Monitoring a system to assess its efficiency and reliability
En konkurrenskraftig PLC Programmer kommer att ha vissa färdigheter och kvalifikationer, inklusive:
- Written and verbal communication skills to collaborate on program needs and design
- Fluency in programming languages such as C++, Python and Ladder Logic
- A firm understanding of mechanical knowledge for creating effective control systems
- The ability to adhere to industry-specific safety regulations
- Problem-solving skills for finding solutions to complex coding errors
- A willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technology and industry trends
