PLC & Motion Control Firmware Engineer (AI-Aware)

Are you passionate about building machines that operate with precision, determinism, and intelligence?

We are looking for a PLC & Motion Control Firmware Engineer to lead the development of advanced motion control software for complex electromechanical systems.

In this role, you will work across real-time control, firmware, and hardware, taking ownership of motion behavior from low-level drive interfaces to full machine performance. You will collaborate closely with motion architects, hardware engineers, system engineers, and QA teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance motion solutions across multiple product generations.

This position offers strong technical ownership and a growth path toward technical leadership and team management.

Responsibilities

Motion Control & PLC Development

Design and implement PLC-based motion control software for real-time machine systems

Develop motion capabilities including servo control, kinematics, and multi-axis synchronization

Own motion behavior of assigned subsystems, ensuring safe, deterministic, and high-performance operation

Develop low-level interfaces to drives, sensors, I/O modules, and custom hardware

Embedded & Real-Time Software

Develop and maintain real-time software using IEC 61131-3 Structured Text and embedded C/C++

Optimize execution timing and real-time performance within PLC runtimes

Support integration with industrial communication protocols and hardware interfaces

System Integration & Technical Leadership

Lead HW/SW bring-up and integration of new motion platforms

Debug complex motion, synchronization, and timing issues

Translate system requirements into robust motion control solutions

Drive architectural improvements, feature enhancements, and code refactoring

Serve as a technical focal point for motion and PLC domains

Mentor engineers and support future team leadership activities

Requirements

Required

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related field

7+ years of hands-on experience in PLC and motion control development

Strong background in real-time and embedded software development

Experience debugging motion systems and HW/SW integration issues

Proficiency in Structured Text and embedded C/C++

Proven technical leadership and ownership capabilities

Advantage

Experience with industrial PLC platforms such as B&R or Beckhoff

Knowledge of multi-axis motion control and servo systems

Experience with RTOS or real-time PLC runtimes

Familiarity with Linux or embedded Linux environments

Python experience for automation, diagnostics, or tooling

Exposure to AI-driven approaches for motion diagnostics, analytics, or optimization

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