Associate / Technical Lead PLC Programming

KLA-Belgium; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA, a global leader in diversified electronics for semiconductor manufacturing, seeks a PLC Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in IEC 61131-3. You will design, implement, and verify PLC applications, mainly in Structured Text, using Beckhoff TwinCAT, and collaborate across hardware, software, and systems teams.

Travel to client sites may be required. The role emphasizes SDLC adherence, process improvements, and accurate estimation input.

Qualifications

• BE/BS/BTech or higher in Automation, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer/Software Engineering.
• 5+ years of PLC development experience using IEC 61131-3.
• Hands-on experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT.
• Familiarity with SDLC and software engineering principles.
• Willingness to travel to Germany, the USA, and other customer locations.

Responsibilities

• PLC Software development.
• Develop and maintain simulation concepts for PLC-controlled machine functions.
• Understand and make changes to existing software.
• Design, program, and modularize PLC applications according to IEC 61131-3.
• Develop PLC control logic primarily in Structured Text (ST) and Object-Oriented Programming.
• Environment based on IEC 61131-3, ST, Beckhoff TwinCAT, modular function-block-based PLC logic, fieldbus, and machine interfaces.
• Perform requirements analysis, software design, development, and unit testing.
• Provide technical expertise to the estimation process as input to the project plan.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of development procedures and propose solutions.
• Acquire and demonstrate technical knowledge of LIS product software.
• Follow KLA software development processes.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Work with Software Manager to highlight, review, and mitigate technical risks.
• Collaborate with system engineering, PLC/software, hardware, and partner teams.

Skills

PLC development

IEC 61131-3

Beckhoff TwinCAT

SDLC

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

BE / BS / BTech / Master in Automation / Electrical / Mechatronics / Computer/Software Engineering

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

EtherCAT

CANOpen

Job description

Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

KLA offers a competitive, family-friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

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Essential Responsibilities

• 1. PLC Software development.
• 2. Develop and maintain simulation concepts for PLC-controlled machine functions.
• 3. Understand and make changes to existing software.
• 4. Design, program, and modularize PLC applications according to IEC 61131-3.
• 5. Develop PLC control logic primarily in Structured Text (ST) and Object-Oriented Programming.
• 6. The technology environment is based on IEC 61131-3, Structured Text, Beckhoff TwinCAT, modular function-block-based PLC logic, fieldbus communication, and machine interfaces.
• 7. Perform requirements analysis, software design, development, and unit testing.
• 8. Providing technical expertise to the estimation process as input to the project plan.
• 9. Contributes to the continued improvement of the organization's development procedures, by looking for opportunities for improvement and proposing ideas for solutions.
• 10. Acquire and demonstrate technical knowledge of LIS product software.
• 11. Follow KLA defined software development processes.
• 12. Perform root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• 13. In conjunction with the Software Manager, highlights, reviews and mitigate technical risks.
• 14. The role works closely with system engineering, PLC/software teams, application software teams, hardware and electronics development, other development sites, and partner teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• • BE / BS / BTech / Master degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Computer / Software Engineering with 5+ years of PLC development experience using IEC 61131-3 standard.
• • Solid, hands-on experience in Beckhoff TwinCAT or other PLC development along with Fieldbus fundamentals.
• • Thorough knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and software engineering principles.
• • Hands-on experience in analysis, design, development, and unit testing.
• • Proven ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and project management - across both business and technical areas - keeping discussions at the appropriate level of abstraction.
• • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills, with the ability to move seamlessly from theoretical concepts to practical implementation.
• • Willingness to travel to Germany, the USA, and other customer locations on short-term assignments.

Preferred

• • Hardware-in-the-loop or automated PLC testing
• • Knowledge of C#, Python, C / C++, and Windows Internals.
• • EtherCAT and CANOpen knowledge

Keywords

Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA, Siemens STEP7, CODESYS, Rockwell or similar systems