Software Engineering - PLC Programmer​/Controls Engineer

Role Overview

This role will involve the development of an innovative prototype for a piece of automated restaurant equipment.

• Collaborate with design engineers to spec sensors, motors, and other electrical components.
• Responsible for completing the electrical BOM and controls wiring diagrams.
• Develop and debug ladder logic programming for sequence and control in the Automation Direct PLC.
• Build, wire, and troubleshoot panels and devices (vac & low voltage).
• Read, modify, and create wiring diagrams.
• Hands‑on involvement in building, wiring, debugging, and testing the solution.

• + 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.
• Programming, debugging, and testing of motion, recovery, and fault sequences for a stepper‑based motion system.
• Automation Direct PLC familiarity (Productivity Suite software ladder logic) preferred.
• Experience with PLC programming using methods such as recipe management, data management, remote data logging, or MQTT protocol is a plus.
• Expertise in sensors, stepper motors, and other electrical components.
• Basic safety system or safety relay knowledge.
• ANSI/CE/TUV or UL standards experience is a plus.
• Passionate about automation & innovation.
• Effective communication & collaboration with the automation design team.
• Confident in PLC programming (ladder logic).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.