Controls Engineer / PLC Programmer

Controls Engineer / Plc Programmer

Location: Plano, TX Shift: First Shift (M–F, 40 hours/week) Workplace Type: On-site in our cutting-edge innovation labs Employment Type: Hourly

Contract role anticipated to last at least 6 mo. Possible consideration to extend and/or convert to perm hire down the road.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement ladder logic programs from template and from scratch.
• Collaborate with design engineers to specify sensors, motors, and electrical components.
• Complete electrical BOM and create controls wiring diagrams.
• Integrate and debug motion systems, stepper motors, gantry systems, and sensors.
• Program and test motion, recovery, and fault sequences for a 3-axis stepper-based motion system.
• Ensure compliance with ANSI/CE/TUV or UL standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of PLC programming experience.
• Strong ladder logic programming and debugging skills.
• Experience with AutomationDirect PLCs preferred but not required. Rockwell, Allen-Bradley or Siemens background will have no problems with this.
• Knowledge of sensors, stepper motors, and other electrical components
• Ability to build/wire and troubleshoot panels & devices (120vac & low voltage)
• Ability to read, modify, and create wiring diagrams
• Familiarity with recipe/data management, remote data logging, or MQTT protocol is a plus.
• Passion for automation and innovation.

Why Join Us?

Work on a groundbreaking automation project in a collaborative environment. Be part of a team shaping the future of restaurant technology.

Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Apply Today: If you're passionate about automation and have the skills to bring innovative ideas to life, we'd love to hear from you!