PLC Traceability Programmer
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. PLC Programming & System Development
- Develop and implement PLC-based traceability solutions for industrial automation.
- Program and configure PLCs (Siemens Allen-Bradley Mitsubishi Schneider etc.) for data logging and traceability.
- Integrate barcode scanners RFID readers and vision inspection systems into PLC-based control systems.
2. Industrial Communication & Database Integration
- Establish data communication between PLCs and MES/ERP systems for real-time traceability.
- Develop SQL database connections to store retrieve and analyze traceability data.
- Implement industrial protocols such as Ethernet/IP Profinet Modbus OPC UA and MQTT for data exchange.
3. System Testing Debugging & Troubleshooting
- Perform diagnostics testing and debugging of PLC programs to ensure system reliability.
- Identify and resolve traceability data loss communication failures and scanning issues.
- Conduct simulation and validation of traceability functions before deployment.
4. HMI & SCADA Integration
- Develop HMI/SCADA interfaces for real-time monitoring of traceability data.
- Configure alarms reports and dashboards for production tracking and compliance.
- Ensure seamless user interface for operators engineers and quality teams.
5. Process Improvement & Compliance
- Ensure traceability systems comply with ISO IATF GMP and industry-specific regulations.
- Work with quality teams to enhance defect tracking batch traceability and audit trails.
- Optimize data logging methods and report generation for efficiency.
6. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain PLC programs traceability logs and system architecture documentation.
- Create functional specifications user manuals and training materials for operators and engineers.
- Generate performance reports and historical data analysis for decision-making.
7. Collaboration & Support
- Work with IT teams to ensure cybersecurity and network integrity for traceability data.
- Provide technical support and training to production and maintenance teams.
- Assist in new project development system upgrades and technology selection.