Senior Controls Engineer, PLC/Beckhoff
Core
Architect, program, and deploy Beckhoff-based control systems for robotic and precision-assembly lines to enable high-rate, high-precision aerospace manufacturing.
Role type
Senior IC controls engineer (PLC/automation)
Builds
Robotic and precision-assembly production cells for aerospace manufacturing
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial automation
Required skills
Beckhoff PLC programming (CX/IPC), TwinCAT 3, Structured Text (ST), Function Block Diagram (FBD), EtherCAT configuration, motion control, robot integration (ABB/Fanuc), industrial communication protocols (TCP/IP, OPC-UA, Modbus-TCP), machine safety logic, PID loops, state machines
Preferred skills
Aerospace/semiconductor/satellite manufacturing background, vision systems integration, MES/ERP connectivity, web handling or vacuum equipment experience
Technologies
Beckhoff, TwinCAT 3, EtherCAT, ABB, Fanuc, OPC-UA, Modbus-TCP, MES, ERP
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automation controls using Beckhoff PLCs; Write structured, modular code in ST and FBD; Configure EtherCAT topologies, motion axes, and I/O mapping; Implement state machines, PID loops, and coordinated motion for robotics and process equipment; Integrate Beckhoff systems with ABB and Fanuc robots and external sensors; Lead on-site commissioning, real-time debugging, trace analysis, and handover of production cells; Implement and maintain machine safety logic, interlocks, and alarms; Develop and maintain code libraries, templates, and configuration-management standards; Support MES and ERP data connectivity for traceability and production analytics
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
