R&D Engineer / Mid

R&D Engineer / Mid

Johnston, Iowa(Onsite)

Face2Face Interview

Long Term Contract

JD:

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 fieldbEthernet-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