Control Software Designer- Development Engineering-Husky (India) Chennai, Guindy

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Design controls for injection molding machines and mold controllers, including servo-drive, servo-hydraulic, and process-control applications.
• Create functional and design specifications and validation plans for new functionality.
• Develop machine sequences using PLC IEC 61131-3, process controls, and Windows-based HMI software.
• Troubleshoot real-time and non-real-time software.
• Record software changes using TFS/VSTS and Azure DevOps, and document development and production design changes.
• Communicate designs with other design groups and businesses.

Technical requirements

• A relevant bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent, is preferred; listed fields include Electrical and Electronics, ECE, Instrumentation, and Software Engineering.
• Five or more years of hands-on automated control-system design and troubleshooting experience is preferred.
• PLC Structured Text programming using IEC 61131-3 and experience programming C, C++, C#, or another high-level language for HMI applications.
• Knowledge of PC-based and embedded control systems, control theory, model-based design, PLCs, and motion controllers.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication networks and protocols, including RS232, RS485, Ethernet, CANOpen, Profibus, Profinet, and EtherCAT.
• Ability to read control circuits using EPLAN; experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and VSTS development environment.
• Experience with Agile software design and Test-Driven Development; familiarity with AI use in software development is also requested.

Preferred background and personal qualifications

• Machine design or development experience with Beckhoff, Siemens, GE, ABB, or Allen-Bradley products is preferred.
• Strong English proficiency and clear verbal and written communication are requested.
• The posting values independent learning, analytical troubleshooting, creative problem-solving, and collaboration in a multidisciplinary team.