silana · 5 months ago
Senior PLC Engineer
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSilana is seeking an experienced Automation & PLC Engineer to lead the implementation, standardization, and integration of Beckhoff-based control systems across their automation cells. This role involves owning the PLC-side architecture and ensuring seamless integration with their ROS 2-based robotics stack.
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Responsibilities
Architect, develop, and maintain Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 codebases across all automation cells
Design modular, scalable automation logic using structured text, object-oriented function blocks, and safe state machines
Integrate PLCs with our ROS 2 stack (e.g., via OPC UA, Modbus TCP, or custom middleware), enabling real-time coordination with robotic subsystems
Develop and deploy intuitive HMI interfaces for operators, maintenance, and debug
Configure and manage EtherCAT I/O networks, motion components, and field devices
Enable remote diagnostics, secure access, and data logging from deployed systems
Collaborate closely with mechanical, vision, and software teams to ensure integrated cell behavior
Support field deployments, issue diagnosis, and system reliability testing
Qualification
Required
3–5 years experience in industrial automation, including Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and structured text (ST)
Experience building and deploying modular, production-grade PLC code for real-world machinery
Familiarity with ROS 2 concepts and message-passing architectures, or previous experience bridging ROS to PLCs
Strong understanding of industrial fieldbuses (EtherCAT, OPC UA, Modbus, etc.)
Competent in HMI design, I/O mapping, and safe system startup/teardown logic
Ability to design for remote access, including secure gateways, remote logging, and system updates
Preferred
Experience with ROS 2 client libraries (C++ or Python) and integration patterns
Knowledge of textile automation, robotics, or machine vision systems
Familiarity with InfluxDB, SQL, or cloud telemetry pipelines for industrial data
Experience deploying systems into production environments and supporting field debugging
Company
silana
Revolutionizing the fashion industry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$3.26MKey Investors
SOSV
2024-12-18Seed
2024-05-21Seed· $1.63M
2023-09-14Pre Seed· $1.2M
Leadership Team
Michael Mayr
Co-Founder
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