E-Space · 3 weeks ago
PLC Programmer/Controls and Power Systems Engineer
Arlington, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expE-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. The PLC Programmer/Controls and Power Systems Engineer is responsible for modifying, troubleshooting, and improving control systems on thin-film manufacturing equipment, with a strong focus on Siemens PLC–based systems.
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Responsibilities
Modify, debug, and optimize PLC programs on existing production equipment, primarily Siemens-based systems, but not limited to Siemens
Work directly with equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to implement fixes, upgrades, and functional improvements
Support commissioning, re-commissioning, and acceptance of modified machines
Improve machine reliability, uptime, and process stability through control system enhancements
Develop and improve PLC logic for a unique R2R machine, with no OEM, including new features and performance improvements
Implement and maintain machine safety logic, interlocks, and alarms
Troubleshoot electrical, sensor, actuator, and communication issues impacting machine operation
Collaborate with process and equipment engineers to translate process needs into control logic
Support integration of motion control, web handling, heaters, pumps, vacuum systems, and power supplies
Work with HMI improvements for usability, diagnostics, and operator feedback
Ensure that machine subsystems receive power within defined electrical and operational requirements (voltage, current, sequencing, protection)
Maintain PLC documentation, version control, and change records
Support production during ramp-up and troubleshooting events
Qualification
Required
BS or technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience working with PLCs in an industrial environment
Strong hands-on experience modifying and troubleshooting existing PLC code (not only new development)
Experience working with OEM equipment and external machine vendors
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Ethernet/IP)
Experience with motion control, drives, sensors, and industrial I/O
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and supporting live production equipment
Preferred
Experience with roll-to-roll (R2R) or web-handling equipment
Background in thin-film PV, semiconductor, display, or vacuum-based manufacturing
Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, HMI, and safety PLCs
Familiarity with vacuum systems, heaters, pumps, mass-flow controllers, or power supplies
Experience improving legacy control systems or reverse-engineering OEM logic
Understanding of machine safety standards (e.g., interlocks, E-stops, safety relays/PLCs)
Benefits
Health and wellness care options
Financial solutions for the future
Optional legal services (US only)
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Company
E-Space
E-Space is bridging Earth & space with the most sustainable LEO space system, delivering real-time, anywhere comms, IoT & Smart-IoT services
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
Prime Movers Lab
2024-10-01Series Unknown
2022-02-07Seed· $50M
Leadership Team
Cindy (Huimin) Du
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-08-29
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