PLC & Motion Control Firmware Engineer (AI-Aware)

PLC & Motion Control Firmware Engineer (AI-Aware)

Description -

PLC & Motion Control Firmware Engineer (AI-Aware)

Are you passionate about building machines that operate with precision, determinism, and intelligence? We are looking for a PLC & Motion Control Firmware Engineer to lead the development of advanced motion control software for complex electromechanical systems.

In this role, you will work across real-time control, firmware, and hardware, taking ownership of motion behavior from low-level drive interfaces to full machine performance. You will collaborate closely with motion architects, hardware engineers, system engineers, and QA teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance motion solutions across multiple product generations.

This position offers strong technical ownership and a growth path toward technical leadership and team management.

Responsibilities

Motion Control & PLC Development

• Design and implement PLC-based motion control software for real-time machine systems
• Develop motion capabilities including servo control, kinematics, and multi-axis synchronization
• Own motion behavior of assigned subsystems, ensuring safe, deterministic, and high-performance operation
• Develop low-level interfaces to drives, sensors, I/O modules, and custom hardware

Embedded & Real-Time Software

• Develop and maintain real-time software using IEC 61131-3 Structured Text and embedded C/C++
• Optimize execution timing and real-time performance within PLC runtimes
• Support integration with industrial communication protocols and hardware interfaces

System Integration & Technical Leadership

• Lead HW/SW bring-up and integration of new motion platforms
• Debug complex motion, synchronization, and timing issues
• Translate system requirements into robust motion control solutions
• Drive architectural improvements, feature enhancements, and code refactoring
• Serve as a technical focal point for motion and PLC domains
• Mentor engineers and support future team leadership activities

Requirements

Required

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related field
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in PLC and motion control development
• Strong background in real-time and embedded software development
• Experience debugging motion systems and HW/SW integration issues
• Proficiency in Structured Text and embedded C/C++
• Proven technical leadership and ownership capabilities

Advantage

• Experience with industrial PLC platforms such as B&R or Beckhoff
• Knowledge of multi-axis motion control and servo systems
• Experience with RTOS or real-time PLC runtimes
• Familiarity with Linux or embedded Linux environments
• Python experience for automation, diagnostics, or tooling
• Exposure to AI-driven approaches for motion diagnostics, analytics, or optimization

Job -

Software

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (Israel)

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Relocation -

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