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eSpace · 4 weeks ago

Controls Engineer, PLC Programming

Arlington, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. They are seeking a Controls Engineer with expertise in Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and EtherCAT-based automation to architect, program, and deploy advanced control systems across manufacturing lines.

ArchitectureBig DataMobileOpen SourceSoftwareWeb Development

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 robotsIndustrial communication protocolsElectrical schematicsServo drivesSoft skills