Headhunting of PLC programmers

The digital era is constantly changing how industrial processes are controlled and monitored. Though mature and established, the Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) keep up with the latest trends and adopt to new challenges. These industrial computers are extensively used to control different electro-mechanical processes for use in manufacturing, plants or other automation environment.

As the global industrial sector relies greatly on PLCs, the technology develops and the economy becomes more digital, there is a high demand for experts capable of maintaining, controlling and developing these systems.

What qualifications do candidates need for the job?

The prospective PLC programmers usually hold a degree in the fields of computer science, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering. Although there is no specific vocational training for PLC programmers, it is possible to get the required qualifications.

PLC programmers must have rich knowledge of information technology and strong programming skills and be experts in using all common programming languages. Moreover, they need to know how to operate the major control programmes.

Depending on the job instruction, the candidate may be responsible for a wide range of tasks: to design the control programmes used for entire plants and individual machines, develop and optimise PLCs, perform maintenance and fault diagnostics, etc. PLC programmers may work either in the production and processing industry or the sales area, consulting the customers regarding the application of PLCs.

International Recruitment Partners, a professional recruitment consultant / headhunter, specializes in a variety of industries, and in particular recruits automation technicians and PLC programmers. Thanks to our technical expertise as well as intercultural competence, we provide you with a professional support in search of the right PLC experts, if required overseas talents, to achieve your company's goals.