PLC Programmer / Controls Engineer

General:
6-month Contract
Plano, TX
Daily in-person role, expecting M-F 40-hour work week
OT is optionally available based on project needs
No overnight travel expected

This role will involve the development of an innovative prototype for a piece of automated restaurant equipment:
Collaborate with design engineers to spec sensors, motors, and other electrical components
Responsible for completing the electrical BOM and controls wiring diagrams
Develop and then Debug ladder logic programming for sequence and control in the Automation Direct PLC

Strong PLC ladder logic programming & debugging skills are required:
5+ years PLC programming experience
Ability to develop & implement a ladder logic program from scratch
Experience integrating and programming stepper motors, gantry or motion systems, and sensors
Programing then debugging/ testing of motion, recovery, and fault sequences for a 3 axis stepper based motion system
Automation Direct PLC familiarity (ProductivitySuite software ladder logic) is preferred!
Experience with PLC programming using methods such as recipe management, data management or remote data logging, or MQTT protocol is a plus!

General automation skills:
Expertise in sensors, stepper motors, and other electrical components
Basic safety system or safety relay knowledge
ANSI/CE/TUV or UL standards experience is a plus!
General electrical experience:
Ability to build/wire and troubleshoot panels & devices (120vac & low voltage)
Ability to read, modify, and create wiring diagrams
MUST BE:
Hands-on (interested in helping build/wire and then debug & test the solution)!
Passionate about automation & innovation
Able to effectively communicate & collaborate with the rest of the automation design team
Confident in PLC programming (ladder logic)

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