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E-Space · 1 month ago

Controls Engineer, PLC Programming

Arlington, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

E-Space is dedicated to making connectivity from space universally accessible, secure, and actionable. They are seeking a Controls Engineer with expertise in Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and EtherCAT-based automation to design, program, and deploy advanced control systems in manufacturing lines.

Information ServicesSatellite Communication

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automation controls using Beckhoff PLCs (CX / IPC series) and TwinCAT 3

Create structured, modular code in Structured Text (ST) and Function Block Diagram (FBD)

Configure EtherCAT topologies, motion axes, and I/O mapping for deterministic real-time control

Implement state machines, PID loops, and coordinated motion for robotics, conveyors, and process equipment

Integrate Beckhoff systems with Fanuc robots, FerRobotics tools, and external sensors over TCP/IP, OPC-UA, and Modbus-TCP

Conduct real-time debugging, trace analysis, and optimization of PLC cycles and task priorities

Support on-site commissioning, troubleshooting, and handover of production-ready automation cells

Develop and maintain code libraries, templates, and configuration management standards

Collaborate with electrical design, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to ensure integrated system performance

Support MES and ERP data connectivity for traceability and production analytics

Qualification

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3PLC programmingEtherCAT configurationMotion control tuningFanuc robotsIndustrial communication protocolsElectrical schematicsServo drivesSoft skills