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E-Space · 8 hours ago

Controls Engineer, PLC Programming

positionArlington, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date3+ years exp

E-Space is focused on making connectivity from space universally accessible and secure. They are seeking a Controls Engineer to architect, program, and deploy advanced control systems for robotic and precision-assembly manufacturing lines, ensuring reliability and throughput.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Controls Architecture & Programming
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
Integration & Commissioning
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
Infrastructure & Standardization
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 robotsElectrical schematicsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Education: B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls, or equivalent
Experience: 3–8 years hands-on Beckhoff/TwinCAT 3 experience in production automation
PLC programming in Structured Text, Ladder, and FBD
Motion control tuning, EtherCAT configuration, and real-time synchronization
Familiarity with Fanuc robots, end effectors, and safety PLCs
Understanding of electrical schematics, servo drives, and industrial communication protocols

Preferred

Experience in aerospace, semiconductor, or satellite manufacturing

Benefits

Health and wellness care options
Financial solutions for the future
Optional legal services (US only)
Paid holidays
Paid time off

Company

E-Space

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E-Space is bridging Earth & space with the most sustainable LEO space system, delivering real-time, anywhere comms, IoT & Smart-IoT services
dateFounded in 2021
location
Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees, FRA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.e-space.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$50M
Key Investors
Prime Movers Lab
2024-10-01Series Unknown
2022-02-07Seed· $50M

Leadership Team

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Cindy (Huimin) Du
Chief Financial Officer
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