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A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC

PLC Programmer / Controls Engineer 163679

A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC, Plano, Texas, United States

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A-Line Staffing is now hiring a PLC Programmer / Controls Engineer in Plano, TX! The PLC Programmer / Controls Engineer will be working in a

hands-on automation lab environment

and has strong project-based career growth potential. See additional details below.

PLC Programmer / Controls Engineer Highlights •

The pay for this position is $89.97 - $104.10 per hour. •

Schedule:

Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week | Day shift •

Fully onsite position

– Plano, TX •

This position is a 6-month Contract role • Optional overtime available based on project needs • No overnight travel required

Responsibilities • Support the development of an

innovative automated equipment prototype

in a lab-based environment. • Collaborate with design engineers to

spec sensors, motors, and electrical components

. • Complete and maintain the

electrical Bill of Materials (BOM)

and controls wiring diagrams. • Design, develop, and debug

PLC ladder logic programs

for sequencing and machine control. • Program and test

motion control systems

, including a

3-axis stepper-based motion system

. • Develop and debug motion, recovery, and fault-handling sequences. • Integrate and program

stepper motors, gantry systems, sensors, and related components

. • Perform hands-on

build, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, and validation

of panels and devices. • Read, modify, and create

electrical wiring diagrams

. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional automation and engineering teams to improve system performance.

Requirements •

5+ years of PLC programming experience • Demonstrated ability to

develop PLC ladder logic from scratch

and debug complex systems • Strong hands-on experience with

Automation Direct PLCs

(ProductivitySuite ladder logic preferred) • Experience programming and debugging

motion control systems

, including stepper motors and gantry systems • Expertise with

sensors, motors, and electrical components • Ability to

build, wire, and troubleshoot control panels

(120VAC and low-voltage systems) • Ability to read, modify, and create

controls wiring diagrams • Confident, hands-on PLC programmer with strong troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications • Experience with

recipe management, data management, remote data logging, or MQTT protocols • Knowledge of

basic safety systems or safety relays • Familiarity with

ANSI, CE, TUV, or UL standards • Experience in prototype development or R&D lab environments

Candidate Profile • Highly

hands-on

, with a willingness to build, wire, test, and debug solutions • Passionate about

automation, controls, and innovation • Strong communicator and collaborator within technical teams • Comfortable working

full-time onsite

in a fast-paced lab setting

Benefits Available • Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment. • A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates. If you are interested in this

PLC Programmer / Controls Engineer

position,

APPLY

, or contact

kvaughn@alinestaffing.com