Contract

PLC Programmer

Design, develop, and troubleshoot PLC and control systems with automation expertise and programming proficiency.

Job #136708
Manufacturing
Phoenix, Arizona

Talascend is currently seeking a PLC Programmer for a contract opportunity with our client in Phoenix, Arizona.

Overview

This role involves designing, developing, and testing PLC programs for various equipment and systems, providing technical guidance, and ensuring project requirements are met efficiently and accurately.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, develop, and test well-structured PLC programs for new and existing equipment using best practices and guidelines established
  • Provide technical leadership, guidance, and learning for junior engineers
  • Define controls system requirements and develop detailed functional specifications
  • Maintain and modify existing LabVIEW systems to meet evolving customer needs
  • Lead implementation and testing of new systems including troubleshooting of code, electrical, and mechanical issues working side-by-side with internal teams

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automation engineering, control systems engineering, computer engineering, or related field
  • Must be a US citizen due to contractual requirements
  • 6+ years PLC programming experience with multiple hardware platforms
  • Experience with Emerson, Allen-Bradley, Phoenix contact preferred
  • Ability to write code using an object-oriented approach utilizing function blocks or add-on instructions
  • Experience architecting and writing code from scratch
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical control systems
  • 6+ years experience with LabView, Veristand, Python, and .NET

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.