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eSpace · 2 days ago

PLC Programmer/Controls and Power Systems Engineer

Arlington, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

E-Space is a company focused on making connectivity from space universally accessible and actionable. The PLC Programmer/Controls and Power Systems Engineer will modify, troubleshoot, and improve control systems on thin-film manufacturing equipment, primarily focusing on Siemens PLC-based systems.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Modify, debug, and optimize PLC programs on existing production equipment, primarily Siemens-based systems, but not limited to Siemens

Work directly with equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to implement fixes, upgrades, and functional improvements

Support commissioning, re-commissioning, and acceptance of modified machines

Improve machine reliability, uptime, and process stability through control system enhancements

Develop and improve PLC logic for a unique R2R machine, with no OEM, including new features and performance improvements

Implement and maintain machine safety logic, interlocks, and alarms

Troubleshoot electrical, sensor, actuator, and communication issues impacting machine operation

Collaborate with process and equipment engineers to translate process needs into control logic

Support integration of motion control, web handling, heaters, pumps, vacuum systems, and power supplies

Work with HMI improvements for usability, diagnostics, and operator feedback

Ensure that machine subsystems receive power within defined electrical and operational requirements (voltage, current, sequencing, protection)

Maintain PLC documentation, version control, and change records

Support production during ramp-up and troubleshooting events

Qualification

Siemens PLC programmingTroubleshooting PLC codeIndustrial communication protocolsMotion control experienceElectrical schematics understandingHMI improvementsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsAdaptability