Software Engineering

Job Description:

PLC Programmer OR Controls Engineer (depending on degree/experience)

General:

• 6-month Contract

• Plano, TX based (at client Automation Labs within the clinet HQ)

• daily in-person role, expecting M-F 40-hour work week in-person in our labs!

• OT optionally available based on project needs

• No overnight travel expected

This role will involve the development of an innovative prototype for a piece of automated restaurant equipment:

• 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)

• Responsible for completing the electrical BOM and releasing for procurement

• Update wiring diagrams for final control panel design (starting from template)

• Develop and then Debug ladder logic programming for sequence and control in the Automation Direct PLC (starting from our standard PLC template)

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

• Automation Direct PLC familiarity (Productivity Suite 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:

• Ability to spec 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 wire and troubleshoot panels & devices (120vac & low voltage)

• Ability to read, modify, and create simple 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

• Willing to take full sole ownership of controls design & plc programming!

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