Senior Controls Engineer: Motion Control & Vision AI

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Norcross, GA is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead design and deployment of motion control, machine vision, and robotic systems in an industrial setting. The role focuses on ground-up software development for production-grade controls, with strong emphasis on Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, AI-based vision, and mechatronics integration.

On-site commissioning and cross-disciplinary collaboration are key aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in controls engineering with a strong focus on software development, motion control, and machine vision.
• Expertise in Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 motion and control platforms.
• Experience with AI/ML-based machine vision tools and robot programming (e.g., UR, FANUC).
• Proficient in C++, C#, Python, or structured text.
• Reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings; familiarity with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain motion control and machine software using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 (IEC 61131-3).
• Develop and integrate AI-based machine vision software for inspection and quality control (OpenCV, TensorFlow, Cognex VisionPro).
• Program industrial and collaborative robots for pick-and-place and material handling.
• Architect integrated mechatronic systems for reliable automated operations.
• Ensure clean, modular, well-documented code with Git version control.
• Establish automated testing frameworks to validate system behavior before deployment.
• Facilitate PLC-vision-robot communication via EtherCAT and OPC-UA.
• Lead on-site commissioning and system integration testing.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in development and live production.
• Conduct root-cause analysis to improve reliability and performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best software practices.

Skills

Software development

Motion control

Machine vision

C++

C#

Python

Industrial robot programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

OpenCV

TensorFlow

Cognex VisionPro

Universal Robots

FANUC

EtherCAT

OPC-UA

Git

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Norcross, GA is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead design and deployment of motion control, machine vision, and robotic systems in an industrial setting. The role focuses on ground-up software development for production-grade controls, with strong emphasis on Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, AI-based vision, and mechatronics integration.

On-site commissioning and cross-disciplinary collaboration are key aspects of the job.