PLC Programmer/ Controls Engineer

PLC Programmer/ Controls Engineer Innovate Talent Inc Dallas, TX Job Details Contract $90 - $130 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Electrical drafting for automation projects Electrical panel building Control panels Electrical drafting for control systems projects Electrical control panels Equipment troubleshooting Control system design Electrical motors Troubleshooting electrical systems Engineering Technology Motor control equipment Electrical drafting for industrial equipment projects Technical troubleshooting support Electrical Engineering Ladder logic (LD) Restaurant experience Sensors Low-voltage electrical wiring Debugging Full Job Description The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a globally recognised fast food brand one of the most iconic names in the restaurant industry for an experienced PLC Programmer / Controls Engineer to join their in-house Automation Labs team in Plano, TX. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work at the cutting edge of restaurant automation technology. You will take full ownership of the controls design and PLC programming for an innovative prototype piece of automated kitchen equipment working directly alongside design engineers in a hands-on, fast-paced R D environment. If you are passionate about automation, love the challenge of building something from the ground up, and want to see your engineering work deployed at scale across tens of thousands of locations worldwide this role is for you. What You Will Be Doing Collaborate with design engineers to confirm selection of sensors, motors and electrical components Finalise control panel design from a standard architecture template and standardised component set Complete the electrical BOM and release for procurement Update and create wiring diagrams for the final control panel design Develop, test and debug ladder logic programming for sequence and control using an Automation Direct PLC (starting from a standard PLC template) Take full sole ownership of the controls design and PLC programming from start to finish

What We Are Looking For Essential:

5+ years of PLC ladder logic programming experience Ability to develop and implement a ladder logic program from scratch Experience integrating and programming stepper motors, gantry or motion systems and sensors Ability to wire and troubleshoot control panels and devices (120VAC and low voltage) Ability to read, modify and create wiring diagrams Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills Hands-on, self-starter mentality — comfortable taking full ownership of a project Passionate about automation and innovation

Preferred:

Automation Direct PLC experience (ProductivitySuite software / ladder logic) Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley hardware and Studio 5000 familiarity Experience with recipe management, data management, remote data logging or MQTT protocol Background in food service, restaurant, or consumer product automation Experience in commissioning, system bring-up or on-site validation Knowledge of

ANSI / CE

/ TUV or UL standards Basic safety system or safety relay knowledge

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or a related technical field preferred Equivalent experience considered

The Details Location:

Plano, TX — fully on-site, Monday to

Friday Contract:

Long Term W2 contract

Hours:

40 hours per week — overtime optionally available based on project needs

Travel:

No overnight travel expected Why Apply? This isn't a support role or a maintenance position. You will be the go-to controls engineer on a genuine R D prototype project for one of the world's most recognised brands with the potential to see your work rolled out across a global restaurant network. The client is confidential at application stage. Full details will be shared at interview.

Pay:

$90.00 - $130.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance

Work Location:

In person