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

Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. is seeking a Control Software Designer to join their Development Engineering team in Chennai. This role involves designing and troubleshooting control systems for Injection Molding Machines, requiring creative problem-solving skills.

Key responsibilities include developing software sequences, providing design specifications, and collaborating with other teams. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Husky Technologies offers competitive compensation and values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in automated control system design and troubleshooting.
• Experience in programming high-level languages for HMI applications (preferred: Ruby).
• Strong knowledge of PC-based and embedded control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems for IMM and mold controller applications.
• Provide functional and design specifications for new functionality.
• Software development of machine sequences and process control.

Skills

Automated control system design

PLC programming (IEC 61131-3)

C/C++ programming

HMI development

Control theory knowledge

Industrial communication protocols

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics / ECE / Instrumentation / Software Engineering

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT3

TFS/VSTS

Azure DevOps

Job description

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

Id: 20990

Type: FullTime

Job Description

As part of the Development Engineering team, the Control Software Designer designs, supports, and troubleshoots control systems for Injection Molding Machines (IMM) and mold controllers. This role operates in a fast‑paced, innovative environment and focuses on developing creative, high‑quality solutions to complex technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities/Areas of Accountability

• Design control systems for IMM and mold controller applications including servo drive and servo‑hydraulic controls, and injection molding process control.
• Provide functional, design specifications and validation plans for new IMM and mold controller functionality.
• Software development of machine sequences (PLC IEC 61131‑3), process control, and human‑machine interface (HMI) in a Windows environment.
• Troubleshoot and debug real‑time and non‑real‑time software.
• Document software changes using resources such as TFS/VSTS and Azure DevOps.
• Communicate design with other design groups and businesses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical & Electronics / ECE / Instrumentation / Software Engineering preferred, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years hands‑on experience in automated control system design and troubleshooting preferred.
• Machine design/develop with Beckhoff, Siemens, GE, ABB and Allen Bradley products background preferred.
• PLC structured text language design and programming using IEC 61131‑3.
• Experience in programming using C, C++, C# or other high‑level languages for HMI applications (Ruby).
• Strong knowledge of PC‑based control systems and embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of control theory and model‑based design principles.
• Knowledge of PLC’s and motion controllers.
• Working knowledge of standard industrial communication networks and protocols such as RS232, RS485, Ethernet, CANOpen, Profibus, Profinet and EtherCAT.
• Ability to read control circuits using Eplan as a resource.
• Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT3.
• Experience designing, debugging and deploying software in VSTS development environment.
• Experience in Agile software design process and Test Driven Development methodologies.
• Familiarity and experience with AI and its use in software development, ideation, and the creation of tools.
• Strong proficiency in English with effective verbal and written communication.

Personal Qualifications

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• A quick independent learner, able to digest and understand complex concepts.
• An intelligent thinker, able to formulate hypotheses, troubleshoot, analyze, and propose solutions.
• Highly creative with the ability to develop multiple concepts to resolve problems.
• Capable of working in a multi‑disciplined international team with excellent personal organization skills.

Husky Technologies TM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value, and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky Technologies TM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.