Machine Development Application Engineer -PLC

Department: Engineering / Automation
Location: Chennai
Experience: 7+ Years
Employment Type: Full time

Job Description

We are seeking a Machine Development Application Engineer – Machine Development to develop, integrate, test, and commission software for automated machines and manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate will design PLC, HMI, motion control, and robotic applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance machine automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement PLC, HMI, SCADA, and motion control software for automated machines
- Design machine control architecture based on customer and process requirements
- Develop machine sequences, state machines, alarms, and safety logic Integrate PLCs with servo drives, VFDs, robots, vision systems, barcode readers, and field devices
- Configure industrial communication protocols: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA, IO-Link
- Develop HMI screens for machine operation, diagnostics, recipe management, and production monitoring
- Perform machine simulation, debugging, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and production support
- Troubleshoot software, communication, and control system issues during development and customer installations
- Optimize machine cycle time, reliability, and performance Develop reusable software libraries and programming standards
- Prepare software documentation, functional specifications, I/O lists, alarm lists, and operating manuals
- Support machine upgrades, change requests, and continuous improvement initiatives Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and application engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle

Required Qualifications





- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science, or a related field 2–8 years of experience in industrial automation or machine software development

Preferred Technical Skills :

- PLC Programming (Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram)
- HMI development
- Motion control and servo systems
- Industrial networking and fieldbus technologies
- Machine sequencing and state-machine programming
- Safety PLCs and machine safety concepts Industrial communication protocols Industrial PC (IPC) applications
- Machine diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Version control systems (Git, SVN)

PLC / HMI Platforms :

- Siemens (TIA Portal, WinCC)
- Beckhoff (TwinCAT)
- Rockwell Automation
- (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View)
- Mitsubishi GX Works
- Omron
- Sysmac Studio
- Schneider
- EcoStruxure
- Machine Expert
- B&R; Automation Studio
- Bosch Rexroth ctrlX
- Automation CODESYS

Programming Languages :

- Structured Text (IEC 61131-3)
- Ladder Logic C/C++ C#
- Python Visual Basic (.NET)
- SQL (basic)
- Scripting for automation (PowerShell, Python)

Advanced Skills :

- Robotics integration (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa, Universal Robots)
- Machine vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Halcon)
- OPC UA and MQTT Industry 4.0 and IIoT integration
- MES/SCADA connectivity
- SQL databases
- Cybersecurity for industrial control system
- CE/UL machine safety standard

Apply Now

Contact Person: Jemeema Mohamad M R– HR
Contact Numbers: +91-XXXXXXXXXX / (phone hidden) / (phone hidden)
Email: [email protected]

Interested candidates can share their updated resumes with their current CTC, expected CTC, and notice period.

Pay: ₹55,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Lead PLC Programmer / Machine Development Application Engineer (Ambattur)
🏢 Ecopmin Technologies
📍 Ambattur