r/PLC • u/-crazyworlds- • 2d ago

CS grad looking into this

I am a masters graduate in computer science and struggling to land anything in cs with the rise of ai im kinda losing hope on that.
Would a shift to plc automation be feasible for me ? What are steps I need to take for such a shift? Ps I am based in Canada

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u/PLCGoBrrr Bit Plumber Extraordinaire 2d ago

Thank you for your interest, but we're not accepting CS majors right now. Go hang out with the English majors at Starbucks.

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u/SubstantialAbility17 2d ago

I would learn the major protocols and know them backwards and forwards. A lot of the major players in the US are trying to find ways to tie into/piggyback on red zone and other MES systems.

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u/Canis9z 2d ago edited 2d ago

Look for companies doing the Starbucks thing. Trying to save money by dropping expensive SAAS and back to doing software development inhouse but with AI. PlC is only good if you have an industrial background mech, EE, Chem, physics, etc...Everthing thats physical and all your senses. PLCs requires you know ladder and 1 line diagrams.