Industrial Automation Software Engineering

PLC programming.
From concept to production.

Siemens PLC programming, commissioning and troubleshooting for manufacturers, machine builders and controls teams. From reliable startup to shorter cycle times.

Based in Alabama, USA. Built on over a decade of hands-on automotive automation experience.

From a concept to a working machine Four stages: plan the sequence, write PLC logic, check inputs and run the first cycle, then optimize. S1 starts the move from HOME 1 to IN POS. The robot waits clear of the moving part; S2 permits the final approach. Both cycles touch the same part surface. The illustrative cycle improves from 4.8 to 3.0 seconds. Select any stage or pause the animation. TESTI/O CHECK INPUTS PLC HMI SAFETY
01 / CONCEPT

Start with a plan.

One part. One sequence.
Every move has its place.

01FEED→02WORK→03HOME
SEQUENCE PLAN —
What AUTOM Delivers

PLC programming and industrial automation services.

01⌁

Siemens PLC Programming

PLC software development in Siemens TIA Portal and STEP 7 Classic. Clear machine sequences, reusable function blocks and diagnostics for maintainable production systems.

  • Offline programming
  • Custom functions & libraries
  • Standards implementation
02▶

PLC Commissioning & Startup

Bring machines and production lines from offline programming to startup. Verify I/O, test sequences and interlocks, and resolve software issues during production ramp-up.

  • I/O & device verification
  • Sequence / interlock testing
  • Production ramp-up
03⌕

PLC Troubleshooting & Cycle Time Optimization

Find the cause of sequence faults, unexpected stops and cycle delays. Review PLC logic and machine timing to identify bottlenecks and improve production throughput.

  • PLC & sequence debugging
  • Bottleneck identification
  • Cycle time optimization
04✓

Software Quality & Safety Review

Independent review of PLC software structure, diagnostics, maintainability, failure recovery and safety-related implementation.

  • Code quality review
  • Safety logic review
  • Findings & recommendations
05◇

Controls Concepts & Standards

Defining how an automation system should work before the first line of code is written — and creating a consistent structure for the team that follows.

  • Controls concepts
  • Software architecture
  • Templates & standards
06△

PLC & TIA Portal Training

Practical PLC training for maintenance technicians and controls engineers. Build confidence with TIA Portal, online diagnostics and systematic machine troubleshooting.

  • PLC & TIA Portal
  • Diagnostics & troubleshooting
  • Advanced controls & safety
Where AUTOM Fits

Support at any stage of the project.

Bring AUTOM in for one critical task or across the full automation software lifecycle.

01
Concept Architecture & standards
02
Develop Offline PLC software
03
Commission Startup & validation
04
Debug Find root causes
05
Optimize Improve cycle time
06
Review Quality & safety
07
Train Transfer knowledge
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Software should be understandable after the machine starts running.

01

Structured

Clear architecture, naming, standards and documentation.

02

Maintainable

Clean, consistent code designed for the people who support it.

03

Production Focused

Reliability, diagnostics and throughput considered from day one.

04

Safety Aware

Safety principles, machine modes and recovery behavior treated deliberately.

Built in Automotive

Automation software for automotive production.

PLC programming, commissioning and cycle time optimization shaped by automotive production. Clear diagnostics and repeatable machine sequences help controls and maintenance teams support demanding production lines.

01High-Volume
Production
02Complex
Automation
03Strict
Standards
04Uptime-Critical
Systems
Practical Automation Training

PLC training built for the plant floor.

Siemens TIA Portal training for maintenance and controls teams, from PLC fundamentals to diagnostics and software architecture. Programs can be customized around your equipment and internal standards.

FOUNDATION

PLC & TIA Portal Fundamentals

Hardware configuration, PLC tags, data types, I/O, timers, counters and structured programming.

DIAGNOSTICS

Troubleshooting & Online Tools

Online diagnostics, watch tables, cross references, network diagnostics and systematic fault finding.

ADVANCED

Programming, Architecture & Safety

Reusable software, FB/DB structures, sequences, machine modes, advanced diagnostics and safety concepts.

Technologies & Platforms

Siemens PLC Platforms

Integra Wave 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
STEP 7 Classic
TIA Portal

PROFINET

Industrial networks
& communication

WinCC

HMI systems
& visualization

Lenze / SEW

Drives
& motion

Safety-related

Controls
& safety systems

EPLAN

Engineering
& documentation

About AUTOM LLC

Engineering without unnecessary complexity.

AUTOM LLC is an Alabama-based industrial automation software engineering company focused on reliable PLC software, commissioning, independent technical review, performance optimization and practical controls training.

We support manufacturers, machine builders and controls teams that need experienced engineering support without adding unnecessary layers to the project.

FOCUS
SoftwareArchitecture to production
PerformanceDebugging & cycle time
QualityIndependent review
KnowledgePractical training
Contact

Let’s talk about your project.

Need PLC programming, commissioning or troubleshooting support? Tell us about your equipment, Siemens platform, project stage and the production issue you want to solve. For training, include your team’s experience and learning goals.

Alabama, USA
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