Specialist, Software Technology PLC Programming

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

Job summary

KLA, a global leader in electronics for semiconductor manufacturing, seeks an experienced PLC Software Engineer in India. You will develop and maintain PLC software, design per IEC 61131-3, and create simulations for PLC-controlled machine functions. The role requires TwinCAT expertise, SDLC knowledge, and collaboration across engineering teams.

Travel to Germany/USA may be required. Opportunities to contribute to automation, testing, and continuous improvement in a world-class environment.

Qualifications

• BE/BS/BTech/Master in Automation, Electrical, Mechatronics or CS/Software with 8+ years PLC development experience.
• Solid hands-on experience in Beckhoff TwinCAT or other PLC development with Fieldbus fundamentals.
• Knowledge of SDLC and software engineering principles.
• Experience in analysis, design, development and unit testing.
• Ability to interact with staff at all levels and across business/technical areas.
• Willingness to travel to Germany, USA and other customer locations on short-term assignments.
• Hardware-in-the-loop or automated PLC testing.
• Knowledge of C#, Python, C/C++, and Windows internals.
• EtherCAT and CANOpen knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PLC software and simulation concepts for PLC-controlled machine functions.
• Design, program, and modularize PLC applications per IEC 61131-3.
• Develop PLC control logic using Structured Text and Object-Oriented Programming.
• Perform requirements analysis, software design, development and unit testing.
• Contribute to project planning with technical input and estimation.
• Follow KLA software development processes and perform root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with system engineering, PLC/software, hardware and other sites.

Skills

PLC development experience

Beckhoff TwinCAT

SDLC

C#, Python, C/C++

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Siemens STEP7

Siemens TIA

CODESYS

Rockwell

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.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• The technology environment is based on IEC 61131-3, Structured Text, Beckhoff TwinCAT, modular function-block-based PLC logic, fieldbus communication, and machine interfaces.
• Perform requirements analysis, software design, development, and unit testing.
• Providing technical expertise to the estimation process as input to the project plan.
• Contributes to the continued improvement of the organization’s development procedures, by looking for opportunities for improvement and proposing ideas for solutions.
• Acquire and demonstrate technical knowledge of LIS product software.
• Follow KLA defined software development processes.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• In conjunction with the Software Manager, highlights, reviews and mitigate technical risks.
• 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 8+ 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.
• Hardware-in-the-loop or automated PLC testing
• Knowledge of C#, Python, C / C++, and Windows Internals.
• EtherCAT and CANOpen knowledge

PLC Keywords

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

Benefits / Total Rewards

We offer 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer