Senior Software Engineer

Emblaze Training & Services; Chennai, Krishnagiri; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Emblaze Training & Services in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, seeks an experienced Senior Automation Software Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of software for machine automation projects. You will drive new product and feature initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end automation solutions on live equipment.

We value deep expertise in PLCs, motion controllers, HMIs, and industrial communication protocols, with a track record of leading projects from

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in industrial automation, machine control, or manufacturing software development.
• Strong programming skills in C#, C++, .NET, or similar technologies.
• Experience with PLC-based automation systems and industrial communication protocols.
• Proven ability to lead projects from design through deployment and commissioning.
• Strong problem-solving, ownership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software for machine automation projects.
• Lead new product and feature development initiatives.
• Integrate software with PLCs, motion controllers, HMIs, and industrial communication protocols.
• Troubleshoot and optimize software performance on live machines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end automation solutions.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

C#

C++

.NET

PLC automation

Industrial protocols

Leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Tools

Siemens S7

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Rockwell PLC

Omron

Mitsubishi

OPC UA

EtherCAT

Modbus

Profinet

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Role & responsibilities :

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software for machine automation projects.


• Lead new product and feature development initiatives.


• Integrate software with PLCs, motion controllers, HMIs, and industrial communication protocols.


• Troubleshoot and optimize software performance on live machines.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end automation solutions.


• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience in industrial automation, machine control, or manufacturing software development.


• Strong programming skills in C#, C++, .NET, or similar technologies.


• Experience with PLC-based automation systems and industrial communication protocols.


• Proven ability to lead projects from design through deployment and commissioning.


• Strong problem-solving, ownership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience with Siemens, Beckhoff, Rockwell, Omron, or Mitsubishi platforms.


• Knowledge of OPC UA, EtherCAT, Modbus, Profinet, or Ethernet/IP.


• Exposure to Industry 4.0, IIoT, Robotics, Machine Vision, or MES systems