Job Description

PLC Programmer OR Controls Engineer (depending on degree/experience) General: • 6-month Contract • Plano, TX based (at Client Automation Labs within the Client 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 (ProductivitySuite 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! EEO: "Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans." Mindlance

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