R&D Engineer / Mid

Stellent IT LLC; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellent IT LLC is seeking an R&D Engineer in Johnston, Iowa, for a long-term contract. The role focuses on software design and development for industrial automation, combining PLC with Epson robotics.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in C# .NET for industrial applications and PLC programming in Structured Text. Responsibilities include architecting and maintaining applications for hardware interfaces and troubleshooting robotic systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in C# .NET for industrial automation.
• 5+ years of PLC programming using structured Text (IEC61131-3).
• 3+ years of experience with Epson robotics (RC+).

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain desktop and embedded .NET applications for industrial hardware.
• Write and maintain PLC programs in Structured Text on Beckhoff TwinCAT platforms.
• Program and troubleshoot Epson RC+ robot controllers and integrate into automation workflows.
• Implement and debug industrial protocols including MQTT, MODBUS, and EtherCAT.

Skills

C# .NET for industrial automation

PLC programming, structured Text (IEC61131-3)

Epson robotics (RC+)

Experience with Python

Experience with C++

Experience with C

Job description

R&D Engineer / Mid

Johnston, Iowa(Onsite)

Face2Face Interview

Long Term Contract

Project Scope and Brief Description

R&D Engineer working on Cyclops, Standalone scanner, NERO, future where we need to combine PLC with Epson robotics.

Responsibilities

Software Design & Development

• Architect, develop, and maintain desktop and embedded .NET applications that interface directly with industrial hardware, cameras, sensors, conveyors, actuators, and robotic systems.
• Write and maintain PLC programs in Structured Text (IEC 61131-3), preferably on Beckhoff TwinCAT platforms.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot Epson RC+ robot controllers; integrate robotic pick-and-place or handling routines into broader automation workflows.
• Implement and debug industrial protocols including MQTT, MODBUS (RTU/TCP), EtherCAT, and other field-ethernet-based standards.

Skills / Experience

Must have:

• C# .NET for industrial automation – 5 years
• PLC programming, structured Text (IEC61131-3) – 5 years

Nice to have:

• Epson robotics (RC+) – 3 years
• Experience with any of the following languages: Python, C++, C – 3 years