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Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programmer

Engineering
Electrical, Electronic, and Related Engineering
Electrical / Electronic Designer

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

At a Glance

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programmer. Top skills: Instrumentation, Automation, Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA).

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

N/A

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Median Wage

$73,720/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-5.6%

Education

Associate's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (4)

Instrumentation

5.0

Automation

4.5

Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)

3.9

Programmable Logic Controllers

3.4

Related Specializations

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