Manager / Sr Manager (Control Software)

Role & responsibilities
VVDN Technologies is looking for an experienced Control Software Engineer for its Test & Automation team. The candidate will be responsible for PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, motion control, robotics integration, and commissioning of Special Purpose Machines (SPM), Automated Test Equipment (ATE), and industrial automation solutions.The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in developing machine control logic, integrating industrial devices, and commissioning automated systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, program, test, and maintain PLC software for SPM, ATE, and industrial automation machines.
• Develop machine sequences, interlocks, alarms, and safety logic.
• Design and develop HMI/SCADA applications, including graphics, tags, alarms, trends, data logging, and recipe management.
• Integrate PLCs with servo drives, VFDs, industrial robots, barcode scanners, RFID, sensors, and vision systems.
• Develop and configure servo motion control, positioning, interpolation, and multi-axis gantry systems.
• Perform machine installation, commissioning, FAT, SAT, and customer acceptance activities.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols and MES interfaces.
• Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Vision, and Test Engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot machine software, hardware, and communication issues.
• Prepare I/O lists, BOMs, technical documentation, SOPs, and commissioning reports.
• Support machine modifications, upgrades, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

Required Technical Skills

1. PLC Programming

• Siemens S7-1500 TIA Portal.
• Mitsubishi FX5U, FX3G, FX3S, Q Series, and R Series.
• Delta DVP Series and Panasonic FP Series.
• Programming languages: LAD, FBD, SFC, and Structured Text.

2. HMI & SCADA Development

• Siemens HMI, Mitsubishi GS/GT Series, Exor, Schneider, and Panasonic.
• HMI screen development, tag configuration, dynamic objects, alarms, trends, and data logging.
• Recipe management, user management, and security configuration.

3. Drives & Motion Control

• Mitsubishi D700/E700/A Series and Fuji Electric VFDs.
• Mitsubishi, Yaskawa, and Panasonic servo drives.
• Positioning control, point table data, interpolation, and 2-axis/3-axis gantry systems.

4. Industrial Robotics

• Mitsubishi MELFA RV and RH Series.
• Epson T3 and T6 SCARA robots.
• Robot integration with PLC-based automation systems.

5. Industrial Networking & Communication

• Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, TCP/IP, and AS-i.
• Mitsubishi inverter communication protocols.
• MES interface and third-party controller integration.

6. Field Devices & Machine Vision

• Barcode scanners, GigE cameras, and smart cameras.
• RFID read heads, identification gateways, fibre optic sensors, load cells, proximity, and photoelectric sensors.

7. Programming & Software Tools

• Python, C, Embedded C, JavaScript, and Lua.
• LabVIEW fundamentals.
• MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Automated Test Equipment (ATE), EOL testing, SPM, or manufacturing automation.
• Knowledge of Cognex, Keyence, or other industrial vision systems.
• Experience with MES/SQL database integration and Industry 4.0/IIoT.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, control panels, and machine architecture.
• Experience in requirement gathering, sequence development, I/O planning, BOM preparation, FAT/SAT, customer approvals, snag list closure, and version control.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in PLC programming and industrial automation.
• Strong experience in Mitsubishi and/or Siemens PLC platforms.
• Practical exposure to HMI/SCADA, servo motion control, VFDs, and robotics.
• Experience in machine development, installation, commissioning, and customer support.
• Ability to independently handle control software development and troubleshooting.