PLC Programmer R&D Robotics

Job Title:
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

Manpower Engineering is seeking a hands‑on Controls Engineer/PLC Programmer to join our client’s innovation team and help develop a cutting‑edge prototype for automated restaurant equipment. This is a unique opportunity to work on a high‑impact project that blends creativity, engineering, and automation. Contract role anticipated to last at least 6 mo. Possible consideration to extend and/or convert to perm hire down the road.

• 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.

• 5+ years of PLC programming experience.
• Strong ladder logic programming and debugging skills.
• Experience with Automation Direct 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.

• 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.

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

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