Senior PLC Programmer / Controls Engineer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

PLC programming (ladder logic)

Job Details

Our direct client is looking for Senior PLC Programmer / Controls Engineer (3383-1) in Plano, TX Onsite M_F, Please send me resume, rate and contact details

General:
12 months Contract
Plano, TX based (Automation Labs)
daily in-person role, expecting M-F 40-hour work week in-person in our labs!
OT 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 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 communication & collaborate with the rest of the automation design team
Confident in PLC programming (ladder logic)

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