We are seeking a Machine Development Application Engineer – Software 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
Required 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)
Contact Person: Jemeema Mohamad M R
Contact Number: 97898 39926
Preferred Platforms & Technologies
- 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 systems
- CE/UL machine safety standards.
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹90,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
