Senior Controls Engineer, PLC/Beckhoff
Espace · Arlington, Texas, United States · onsite
What you'll be doing:
- Design, develop, and maintain automation controls using Beckhoff PLCs (CX / IPC series) and TwinCAT 3.
- Write 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 ABB and Fanuc robots and external sensors over TCP/IP, OPC-UA, and Modbus-TCP.
- Lead on-site commissioning, real-time debugging, trace analysis, and handover of production cells.
- Implement and maintain machine safety logic, interlocks, and alarms.
- Develop and maintain code libraries, templates, and configuration-management standards.
- Support MES and ERP data connectivity for traceability and production analytics.
What you will bring to this role:
- 5+ years of hands-on controls engineering in production automation.
- Deep Beckhoff / TwinCAT 3 expertise - Structured Text, FBD, EtherCAT, and motion control.
- Experience integrating PLCs with industrial robots (ABB, Fanuc, or similar).
- Strong grasp of servo drives, electrical schematics, and industrial communication protocols.
- Experience implementing machine safety standards (interlocks, E-stops, safety PLCs).
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls, or equivalent.
Extra points for the following:
- Both ABB and Fanuc integration experience.
- Aerospace, semiconductor, or satellite manufacturing background.
- Experience with vision systems, web handling, or vacuum-based equipment.
- MES / ERP integration experience.
- This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Arlington, TX facility. We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used - so we're looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience. If that's your experience, then we'll be immediately wow-ed. E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.