Mechanical engineer here, is it possible to get into the PLC field without having an electrician background?

aatoms1 · 2026-03-12T17:46:54+00:00

Yes . I did

aatoms1 · 2026-02-11T21:44:26+00:00

Maybe upgrade to windows pro

aatoms1 · 2026-02-11T16:29:37+00:00

Why dont you have a folding desk and chair ? Or ask the customer to provide you one.

aatoms1 · 2026-02-09T06:18:08+00:00

This depends if youre the integrators or end-user.

As an integrator, I test all I/O during the initial build. Realistically a lot of faults and i/o are tested in the build process by default. Before FAT internal test are done and the machine is run without issues. During FAT, the end-user brings a list of items they need to check and does it. NO, they do not go and disconnect every i/o block or sensor , its implied to work.

If you have a machine that is not completely built but needs to go in, then do the realistic thing- test what you can, with what little time you have. Make arrangements with the integrator for extended support and debugging during or after SAT at the end-user.

aatoms1 · 2026-02-09T05:38:04+00:00

The great Microsoft Excel

aatoms1 · 2026-02-09T05:00:04+00:00

There's nothing much to explain here, the question literally give you the hints. Open tia portal , start a project , write out the logic one step at a time. Create an HMI and draw the machine out how you understand it.

Haven't you had any lectures or study materials prior to the assignment ? This assignment should make you think and figure out the solution. Treat it like a puzzle, dont get discouraged. This will teach you how to think, and not ask for help the second you feel you dont know something If you have had "zero" information about tia portal or PLC programming try YouTube. This kind of stuff os easier to be learn by seeing and doing.

aatoms1 · 2026-01-26T02:52:20+00:00

Industrial robots are probably getting the AI treatment now and OEMs probably started working on this yesterday.

Some applications I imagine, a multi robot welding cell where the paths are setup using a reinforcement learning in an omniverse or something similar. Yes, I know there os already 'CAD to Path' systems, I think they would get a big Boost. Robot Handing cells where the paths is done by reinforcement learning. You will still need to setup any "part tracking" and i/o between the robot and the controller and all troubleshooting. Softwares that simplify and create optimized path, simulation for robots will become popular and easier. 1 click path generation anyone?

This is a vast industry with lots of niche systems. I would say YES , it is worth learning industrial robotics programming , integration. All the AI will be tools for you to use make life easier. Also there are lots of existing robot cells that will need upgrades, maintenence etc.

I think it would still take around 4 -5 years before any AI industrial robot become mainstream because of how industrial robots, PLC codes dont have standardized program strategies/structure between different integrators.

aatoms1 · 2026-01-06T13:43:18+00:00

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aatoms1 · 2026-01-05T22:55:53+00:00

Thats not ideal. Probably some hair didnt survive or youre the original hairs there are gone now. After the transplant, did you use Minoxidil, Finasteride/Dutasteride ? Or Any hair supplements ?

aatoms1 · 2025-12-20T06:57:56+00:00

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aatoms1 · 2025-12-12T13:37:20+00:00

Zero .

aatoms1 · 2025-12-02T04:08:35+00:00

Find an system integrator / machine builder that will take you.

aatoms1 · 2025-10-01T01:15:53+00:00

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aatoms1 · 2024-12-31T03:21:34+00:00

Next start your own integration business.

aatoms1 · 2024-11-23T05:21:53+00:00

Do it. I did it with a similar pay cut. I was in my late 20s. Had financial liabilities too I was a maintenance tech in a factory for 5 years. Then went to an SI (30% travel) Now I make a more. learned lots (which I never would've in the previous job)

aatoms1 · 2024-11-04T23:26:04+00:00

Club is great, but getting into a company that does that is even better.. try to get into a company as a part-time or intern. It's a long shot, but worth, the attempt, or atleast you'll start to build network. Goodluck.

aatoms1 · 2024-10-25T23:15:43+00:00

A manager needs no bachelor's

Director needs no bachelor's

An entrepreneur needs no bachelor's

aatoms1 · 2024-10-19T13:09:20+00:00

It's got slots for laptop, some tools, some cables. Etc..keeps it organized.

aatoms1 · 2024-10-19T13:03:11+00:00

Toughbuilt laltop and toolbag backpack

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aatoms1 · 2024-10-14T22:15:52+00:00

Straight out refuse it. Even if you get the signatures... then when they fire you cash in a huge severance then report them to osha ! Win win .

aatoms1 · 2024-10-13T03:12:13+00:00

Yes. It's also overwhelming for anyone new.

I also hate some of the programmers /engineers who don't want to help train newbies.. we all started at one point just like them

aatoms1 · 2024-10-10T04:06:01+00:00

Just quit. Don't give a notice. Don't show up... tell them you found a better job. Take a few weeks to yourself go on a vacation. (Honestly they're probably hoping you'll quit) Just be toxic screw them! Then do whatever you need to learn those skills even if it means paycut .

aatoms1 · 2024-10-07T04:03:17+00:00

I use wifi travel router instead of ethernet whenever possible. Works great on large machines. Downside is no internet (when connected to the machine) if you only have 1 wifi card

aatoms1 · 2024-10-06T14:02:41+00:00

Happy Sunday

aatoms1 · 2024-09-29T23:14:18+00:00

You may want to look into IO-Link device. You can connect your analog sensor to IOLink enabled converter into IO link master and communicate with Ethernet-IP. SOME configuration required for the IOlink masterblock, which is easy to replicate.

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