Necessary skills for PLC Programmer: skills and requirements
General requirements of a PLC Programmer
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming languages such as ladder logic, structured text, and function block diagram
• Proficiency in programming software such as Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley RSLogix, or Schneider Electric Unity Pro
• Experience in designing and implementing PLC control systems for industrial automation
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug PLC programs and hardware components
Skills and Behaviours for a PLC Programmer
Computer Graphics
AutoCAD
Electronic Control Systems
Allen-Bradley
Control Systems Design
Distributed Control System
Ladder diagram
PLC Ladder Logic
PLC Siemens
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Machine automation
HMI development
PLC development
Troubleshooting
Root Cause Analysis
Troubleshooting
Analytical thinking
Gathering information and data
Identifying cause and effect relationships
Think analytically
Collaboration & Teamwork
Placing team needs above individual needs
Working with others towards common goals
Problem solving
Identifying and anticipating problems
Implementing solutions
Making fact based decisions to solve problems