Information Technology_USA – USA_Developer

APN Consulting, Inc. is a progressive IT staffing and services company offering innovative business solutions to improve client business outcomes. We focus on high impact technology solutions in Service Now, Fullstack, Cloud & Data, and AI / ML. Due to our globally expanding service offerings we are seeking top-talent to join our teams and grow with us.

Job Title: PLC Engineer

Location:

Milwaukee, WI/Toledo, OH/St Joseph, MO or Portland, OR - This requires travel to different plants (Remote with need for travel)
Duration: 6 months

Minimum 5-6 years plus hands on experience

• 5-6 years of hands‑on experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
• Proficiency in HMI development (Factory Talk View, WinCC, etc.). Experience with Ignition SCADA platform.
• Strong understanding of SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Kepware and OPC protocols.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites across the U.S.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Manufacturing domain experience
• Knowledge of scripting languages used in Ignition (Python, JavaScript).
• Strong issue solving and analysis skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

• Design, develop, and implement PLC programs using Allen Bradley (RSLogix 500, RSLogix/Studio 5000, CCW) and Siemens (TIA Portal/S7/SIMATIC 505) platforms.
• Understand technical and operational constraints to create project development and commissioning plans.
• Configure and manage Kepware for OPC communication between devices and systems.
• Write and optimize SQL queries for data logging, reporting, and system integration.
• Clear understanding of back‑end computing infrastructure used in manufacturing (compute hardware, virtualization, OS’s, networking, databases, etc.) is a plus.
• Interact with client for requirement analysis, enhancement and support required.
• Perform on‑site commissioning, troubleshooting, and support at customer locations across the U.S.
• Maintain documentation for system architecture, code, and configurations.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences to join our team and help us build a culture of belonging.