Senior Control Engineer

Our innovative company, operating at the forefront of robotics and automation, is looking for a Control Team Manager to lead the control domain in advanced projects. The role includes professional management of a control engineering team, developing and implementing software solutions for automated and robotic systems, with an emphasis on Beckhoff programmable logic controllers.

Responsibilities:

• Ongoing management and professional leadership of the control engineering team
• Design, development, and implementation of software for programmable logic controllers (PLC), mainly Beckhoff (TwinCAT)
• Responsibility for communication interfaces between various systems – robots, drive systems, image processing, user interface, and more
• Troubleshooting complex issues in control systems and leading continuous improvement processes
• Coordination with mechanical, electrical, testing, and assembly departments in multidisciplinary projects
• Writing specification documents, code documentation, and software version management
• Training new team members and maintaining a high level of professionalism within the team

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Software, or a related field – required
• 3+ years of experience in software development for programmable logic controllers – required
• Full proficiency in Beckhoff PLCs, including TwinCAT 3 – required
• Experience in leading teams or project management – significant advantage
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, Modbus, OPC UA, etc.)
• Systemic thinking, proactive approach, and the ability to solve complex problems
• High proficiency in both Hebrew and English (reading, writing, speaking)

Additional Advantages:

• Experience in industrial robotic systems
• Background in HMI or SCADA development
• Experience with industrial safety and relevant standards