PLC programming jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-09-08, PLC programming appears in 177 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Automation Engineer roles, with demand up 140% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-09-08
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Frequently asked questions about PLC programming
+Is PLC programming in demand in 2026?
Yes. PLC programming appears in 177 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-09-08, with demand up 140% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Automation Engineer roles (36% of Automation Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require PLC programming?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-09-08, the job titles most likely to require PLC programming are Automation Engineer (36% of postings list PLC programming), Systems Engineer (7% of postings list PLC programming), Robotics & Automation Engineer (4% of postings list PLC programming).
+What skills are commonly paired with PLC programming?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-09-08), PLC programming most often appears alongside SCADA, HMI, Python, Siemens, Ethernet/IP.
+Where is PLC programming most in demand?
As of 2026-09-08, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring PLC programming are Houston, Allentown, Chicago, Philadelphia, Suzhou, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
+How can I keep up with new PLC programming content and jobs?
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Weekly job postings requiring PLC programming — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require PLC programming
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Automation Engineer | 63 | 35.6% |
| Systems Engineer | 12 | 6.8% |
| Robotics & Automation Engineer | 8 | 4.5% |
| Controls & Automation Engineer | 6 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing Automation Engineer | 6 | 3.4% |
| Software Engineer | 6 | 3.4% |
| Test Engineer | 5 | 2.8% |
| Applications Engineering Manager | 4 | 2.3% |
| Automation & Controls Engineer | 4 | 2.3% |
| Automation Systems Engineer | 3 | 1.7% |
Top metros hiring for PLC programming
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 4 | 2.3% |
| Allentown | 3 | 1.7% |
| Chicago | 3 | 1.7% |
| Philadelphia | 3 | 1.7% |
| Suzhou | 3 | 1.7% |
| Atlanta | 2 | 1.1% |
| Austin | 2 | 1.1% |
| Boston | 2 | 1.1% |
| Costa Mesa | 2 | 1.1% |
Skills commonly paired with PLC programming
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-09-08. Skills are resolved against the Skillenai canonical taxonomy, so the same entity is counted whether a posting writes 'Python', 'Python 3', or 'python'. Pages refresh weekly (or daily for the top-50 most-requested skills).
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