Industrial Automation & Robotics
PLC & Control Systems skills assessment
Controls engineers make machines and plants run automatically. This scorecard covers PLC programming, HMI, networking, safety systems and commissioning so integrators and manufacturers can develop controls talent.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 10 PLC & Control Systems skills you can score
These are the default PLC & Control Systems skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every technician, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
PLC Programming in Ladder, Structured Text and Function Blocks
Writes clear, reliable control programs to a standard.
HMI and SCADA Screen Development
Designs operator screens that are usable and informative.
Industrial Networks and Communication Protocols
Configures and troubleshoots networks such as Ethernet/IP and Profinet.
Sensors, Actuators and Field Device Integration
Selects, wires and configures sensors and actuators and integrates them reliably with the controller.
Reading Electrical and Instrumentation Drawings
Reads electrical and instrumentation drawings accurately to trace signals, wiring and control logic.
Functional Safety and Machine Safeguarding
Applies safety standards to control design.
Testing, Simulation and Commissioning
Tests thoroughly before and during commissioning.
Fault Finding on Live Systems
Diagnoses faults on running systems safely, using diagnostics and testing rather than trial and error.
Backup, Version Control and Documentation
Backs up programs, controls versions and documents changes so systems can be restored and understood.
Working With Operators and Maintenance Teams
Works with operators and maintenance staff to understand faults and make the system easier to use.
Levels included with PLC & Control Systems
PLC & Control Systems starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for industrial automation & robotics, so technicians can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Apprentice
- Technician
- Senior Technician
- Controls Engineer
- Lead Engineer
- Automation Manager
How PLC & Control Systems works in SkillScorer
Score
Each technician in a team is scored on the PLC & Control Systems skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank technicians, compare two side by side, or compare your teams against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which PLC & Control Systems skills need attention. Reports also follow each lead engineer's team.
PLC & Control Systems scorecard: common questions
What skills does the PLC & Control Systems scorecard include?
SkillScorer's PLC & Control Systems scorecard covers 10 skills: PLC Programming in Ladder, Structured Text and Function Blocks, HMI and SCADA Screen Development, Industrial Networks and Communication Protocols, Sensors, Actuators and Field Device Integration, Reading Electrical and Instrumentation Drawings, Functional Safety and Machine Safeguarding, Testing, Simulation and Commissioning, Fault Finding on Live Systems, Backup, Version Control and Documentation and Working With Operators and Maintenance Teams. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are technicians scored in PLC & Control Systems?
Every technician is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one team and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with PLC & Control Systems?
PLC & Control Systems starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Apprentice, Technician, Senior Technician, Controls Engineer, Lead Engineer and Automation Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the PLC & Control Systems skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In industrial automation & robotics the app talks about technicians, teams and lead engineers, and you can change any of those words too.
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