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Job Details
Position: Controls Engineer
Location: Johns Creek, GA(Day 1 onsite)
Contract Duration: 8 Months
Note: Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC experience is mandatory
Contract Duration: 8 Months
Note: Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC experience is mandatory
Overview & Objective
We are seeking one (1) expert Controls Engineer to support Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC systems in a 24/7 medically regulated (cGMP) environment. This 8-month contract role is focused on:
- Investigation, development, and testing of PLC programs
- EtherCAT diagnostics and safety system integration
- Specification monitoring defeat analysis
- High-quality documentation in compliance with FDA and cGMP standards
Scope of Work
The Controls Engineer will be responsible for:
- TwinCAT Program Enhancement
- Investigate, design, develop, test, and validate PLC code (Beckhoff TwinCAT, EtherCAT)
- Hardware Diagnostics
- Improve EtherCAT diagnostics, HMI messaging, and logging functions
- Safety Systems
- Enhance and validate safety signal logic
- Implement and verify failure messaging
- Ensure compliance with relevant safety and regulatory standards
- Specification Monitoring
- Investigate and report on potential bypasses in monitoring systems
- Develop and test mitigation strategies to prevent OOS (out-of-specification) production
Key Deliverables
- Fully reviewed and documented TwinCAT PLC code under version control
- Formal investigation reports and engineering recommendations
- Structured test plans and validation reports
- Updated system documentation suitable for audits and regulatory review
- Periodic progress updates and final summary report
Candidate Profile
Required Experience:
- Proven expertise in Beckhoff TwinCAT and EtherCAT PLC systems
- Strong background in industrial automation and PLC safety systems
- Experience working in regulated medical or pharmaceutical environments (cGMP)
Responsibilities:
- Execute all engineering tasks as defined in the Scope of Work
- Follow site and quality protocols rigorously
- Maintain clear and timely communication with client stakeholders
Client Responsibilities
- Provide access to necessary documentation, systems, and personnel
- Define technical requirements and provide timely feedback
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