Automation Controls Engineer, Software, Terafab

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Create intuitive operator touchscreen interfaces using WinCC/Ignition/TwinCAT HMI and SCADA dashboards screens using Ignition/Grafana
• Develop robust control programs and sequences for precision material handling, pick-and-place, and automated transport
• Develop common frameworks for factory-level tracking, dashboarding, software libraries, integrations with MES, time-series databases, SPC, and ML
• Engineer and integrate interdisciplinary automation solutions – including electrical, mechanical, chemical, and software components
• Develop technical specifications for automation systems, including software, electrical, mechanical, and safety requirements
• Lead vendor interactions from requirements definition to factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), including up to 25% travel to vendor sites
• Foster strong collaboration with process, materials, production, facilities, and external vendor engineering teams to align automation solutions with production goals

Job requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Programming experience in high-level languages (e.g. C++, C#, Python), PLC/Safety PLC systems (IEC 61131-3), and industrial robots
• Experience with Fieldbus networking (e.g., EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP)
• Knowledge of SECS/GEM, OPC-UA, or MQTT for data ingestion, equipment communication, and host-to-machine integration
• Ability to work with SQL databases for querying, data management, and integration with industrial systems
• Hands-on skills in HMI/SCADA development using Ignition (or similar software)