Beckhoff PLC Controls Engineer – Custom Automation & Travel

Talos Automation; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talos Automation seeks an experienced PLC Controls Programmer for a major Life Sciences/Medical Device automation project. You will develop, program, test, commission, and support custom equipment, with Beckhoff experience preferred and Rockwell/AB considered if you’re open to learning Beckhoff.

The role involves three production lines, on-site commissioning in Mexico, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across engineering disciplines while prioritizing safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of controls/automation experience.
• Strong PLC and HMI programming experience.
• Beckhoff experience strongly preferred; Rockwell/AB considered if open to learning Beckhoff.
• Experience with custom automation equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging abilities.
• Able to read electrical schematics and control system documentation.
• Willingness to travel internationally for extended onsite assignments.
• Valid U.S. passport required for travel to Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design PLC and HMI software packages for custom automation equipment.
• Program and configure Beckhoff PLC/control systems.
• Develop HMI applications and machine interfaces.
• Program robotic and controls equipment per customer specifications.
• Review and interpret customer specifications to ensure equipment functionality.
• Support controls design reviews and verify functionality of work.
• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, debugging, startup, and commissioning.
• Ensure equipment operates according to approved customer specifications.
• Diagnose electrical, controls, communication, and software-related issues.
• Develop operation manuals documenting machine functionality and setup.
• Provide technical documentation and service reports.
• Provide technical support and training to customers and end users.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Beckhoff experience

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Structured Text or C#

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Travel willingness

Onsite work

Tools

Beckhoff

Job description

Talos Automation seeks an experienced PLC Controls Programmer for a major Life Sciences/Medical Device automation project. You will develop, program, test, commission, and support custom equipment, with Beckhoff experience preferred and Rockwell/AB considered if you’re open to learning Beckhoff.

The role involves three production lines, on-site commissioning in Mexico, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across engineering disciplines while prioritizing safety and quality.