PLC Programmer

PLC Programmer / Controls Engineer

• 6-month Contract

• Plano, TX based (Onsite role)

Pay $95hr - $100/hr

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 communication & collaborate with the rest of the automation design team

• Confident in PLC programming (ladder logic)