Senior Engineer - Beckhoff

Role & responsibilities

PLC Programming & Development

• Develop PLC programs using IEC 61131-3 programming standards.
• Design and develop machine control logic for automated manufacturing systems.
• Develop modular, reusable, and standardized PLC software.
• Modify existing PLC software based on customer requirements.
• Perform software debugging and optimization.

Beckhoff PLC (Primary Skill 80%)

• Develop PLC software using TwinCAT 2 / TwinCAT 3.
• Configure EtherCAT networks.
• Program motion control applications.
• Servo axis synchronization.
• Camming & gearing.
• Safety PLC programming.
• Troubleshoot Beckhoff IPCs and I/O modules.

HMI & SCADA Development

• Develop operator interfaces.
• Alarm management.
• Recipe management.
• Machine diagnostics.
• User access management.
• Production reports.

Servo & Motion Control

• Servo drive configuration.
• Motion sequencing.
• Linear interpolation.
• Rotary indexing.
• Homing.
• Electronic gearing.
• Multi-axis synchronization.

Industrial Communication

Hands-on experience with:

• EtherCAT
• Profinet
• Profibus
• Modbus TCP/IP
• Modbus RTU
• Ethernet/IP
• OPC-UA
• CC-Link

Electrical Integration

• PLC I/O mapping.
• Control panel testing.
• Sensor integration.
• VFD configuration.
• Safety relay integration.
• Barcode scanners.
• Vision systems.
• Pneumatic automation.

Machine Commissioning

• FAT (Factory Acceptance Test)
• SAT (Site Acceptance Test)
• Machine startup
• Debugging
• Customer trials
• Production support
• Site commissioning in India and overseas

Documentation

Prepare:

• PLC Software Documentation
• Functional Design Specification (FDS)
• Software Manuals
• I/O List
• Alarm List
• Commissioning Reports
• Backup Management

Customer Support

• Resolve customer automation issues.
• Remote troubleshooting.
• Online PLC modifications.
• Training operators and maintenance teams.
• Technical support during machine installation.

Required Technical Skills

PLC Platforms

Beckhoff TwinCAT 2 / TwinCAT 3 (Mandatory)

HMI

• Beckhoff HMI
• Siemens WinCC
• Mitsubishi GOT

Motion Control

• Servo Drives
• Linear Motors
• Rotary Index Tables
• Cam Profiles
• Multi-axis Motion

Communication Protocols

• EtherCAT
• Profinet
• Profibus
• Modbus TCP/IP
• Modbus RTU
• Ethernet/IP
• CC-Link
• OPC-UA

Hardware Knowledge

• PLC Panels
• MCC Panels
• VFD
• Servo Drives
• Safety PLC
• Safety Relays
• Industrial Sensors
• Vision Systems
• RFID
• Barcode Readers