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Controls Engineer/ PLC Programmer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay rate: $80/hr. - $90/hr. on
United States, Texas, Plano
Jul 10, 2025
Title: Controls Engineer/ PLC Programmer Location with zip code: Plano, TX, 75024 Pay rate: $80/hr. - $90/hr. on w2 Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): Day Shift Hours : 40hrs/week Duration: 6+ months Job Description: PLC Programmer OR Controls Engineer (depending on degree/experience). General: 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!