PLC Programmer

Title: Software Engineer – PLC Programmer / Controls Engineer Location: Plano, TX – Position may travel to other work locations in and around Plano, TX Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8:00AM – 5:00PM CST Note: This is a W2 contract position – C2C & 3 rd party candidates WILL NOT be considered The Software Engineer will support the development of an innovative prototype for a piece of automated restaurant equipment. In this role, the Software Engineer will; Collaborate with design engineers to confirm selection of sensors, motors, or other electrical components Finalize control panel design (starting from our standard architecture template and standardized component set) Be responsible for completing the electrical BOM and releasing for procurement Update wiring diagrams for final control panel design (starting from template) Develop and debug ladder logic programming for sequence and control in the Automation Direct PLC (starting from our standard PLC template) Position Qualifications: 5+ years of strong PLC ladder logic programming & debugging experience Ability to develop & implement a ladder logic program from scratch Experience integrating and programming stepper motors, gantry or motion systems, and sensors General automation skills, including the ability to spec sensors, stepper motors, and other electrical components Basic safety system or safety relay knowledge Ability to wire and troubleshoot panels & devices (120vac & low voltage) Ability to read, modify, and create simple wiring diagrams Ability to effectively communicate & collaborate with the rest of the automation design team A willingness to take full sole ownership of controls design & PLC programming ANSI/CE/TUV or UL standards experience preferred Automation Direct PLC familiarity (ProductivitySuite software ladder logic) preferred Experience with PLC programming using methods such as recipe management, data management, and/or remote data logging, or MQTT protocol, preferred A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or other related Engineering or Science field Note: This is a W2 contract position – C2C & 3 rd party candidates WILL NOT be considered #ALINE11