Job Description

Job Title: PLC Programmer / Controls Engineer
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 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.  Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Skills & Experience:

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

Why Join Us?

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

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells  – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, Remote work, Shift work, Day shift,

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