Job Title: PLC Programmer / Controls Engineer
Location: Plano, TX (Onsite )
Duration: 6-month contract to start – possibility for extension/conversion
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week (in-person)
Overtime: Optional, based on project needs
Travel: No overnight travel expected

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of an innovative prototype for automated restaurant equipment

• Collaborate with design engineers to finalize selection of sensors, motors, and electrical components

• Finalize control panel design using standardized architecture and components

• Complete and release electrical BOM for procurement

• Update wiring diagrams using provided templates

• Develop and debug ladder logic programs for sequence and control in Automation Direct PLCs

• Integrate stepper motors, gantry/motion systems, and various sensors

• Participate hands-on in building, wiring, debugging, and testing of control systems

Skills & Experience Required:

PLC Programming:

• 5+ years of experience in PLC ladder logic programming and debugging

• Proficiency in developing ladder logic programs from scratch

• Experience with Automation Direct PLCs (ProductivitySuite software preferred)

• Familiarity with recipe management, data management, remote data logging, or MQTT protocol is a plus

Automation & Controls:

• Ability to specify sensors, stepper motors, and electrical components

• Understanding of basic safety systems and safety relays

• Experience with ANSI, CE, TUV, or UL standards is a plus

Electrical:

• Proficient in wiring and troubleshooting control panels and low/high voltage devices (including 120VAC)

• Skilled in reading, modifying, and creating simple wiring diagrams

• Hands-on and willing to assist in physical build and testing

• Passionate about automation and innovative technology

• Comfortable taking full ownership of controls design and PLC programming tasks

 

 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $55.00/hr.