Company Overview
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Essential Responsibilities:
1. PLC Software development.
2. Develop and maintain simulation concepts for PLC-controlled machine functions.
3. Understand and make changes to existing software.
4. Design, program, and modularize PLC applications according to IEC 61131-3.
5. Develop PLC control logic primarily in Structured Text (ST) and Object-Oriented Programming.
6. The technology environment is based on IEC 61131-3, Structured Text, Beckhoff TwinCAT, modular function-block-based PLC logic, fieldbus communication, and machine interfaces.
7. Perform requirements analysis, software design, development, and unit testing.
8. Providing technical expertise to the estimation process as input to the project plan.
9. Contributes to the continued improvement of the organization's development procedures, by looking for opportunities for improvement and proposing ideas for solutions.
10. Acquire and demonstrate technical knowledge of LIS product software.
11. Follow KLA defined software development processes.
12. Perform root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
13. In conjunction with the Software Manager, highlights, reviews and mitigate technical risks.
14. The role works closely with system engineering, PLC/software teams, application software teams, hardware and electronics development, other development sites, and partner teams.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
• BE / BS / BTech / Master degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Computer / Software Engineering with 8+ years of PLC development experience using IEC 61131-3 standard.
• Solid, hands-on experience in Beckhoff TwinCAT or other PLC development along with Fieldbus fundamentals.
• Thorough knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and software engineering principles.
• Hands-on experience in analysis, design, development, and unit testing.
• Proven ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and project management — across both business and technical areas — keeping discussions at the appropriate level of abstraction.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills, with the ability to move seamlessly from theoretical concepts to practical implementation.
• Willingness to travel to Germany, the USA, and other customer locations on short-term assignments.
Preferred:
• Hardware-in-the-loop or automated PLC testing
• Knowledge of C#, Python, C / C++, and Windows Internals.
• EtherCAT and CANOpen knowledge
PLC Keywords: Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA, Siemens STEP7, CODESYS, Rockwell or similar systems
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Required:
• BE / BS / BTech / Master degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Computer / Software Engineering with 8+ years of PLC development experience using IEC 61131-3 standard.
• Solid, hands-on experience in Beckhoff TwinCAT or other PLC development along with Fieldbus fundamentals.
• Thorough knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and software engineering principles.
• Hands-on experience in analysis, design, development, and unit testing.
• Proven ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and project management — across both business and technical areas — keeping discussions at the appropriate level of abstraction.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills, with the ability to move seamlessly from theoretical concepts to practical implementation.
• Willingness to travel to Germany, the USA, and other customer locations on short-term assignments.
Preferred:
• Hardware-in-the-loop or automated PLC testing
• Knowledge of C#, Python, C / C++, and Windows Internals.
• EtherCAT and CANOpen knowledge
PLC Keywords: Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA, Siemens STEP7, CODESYS, Rockwell or similar systems
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering
- 8+ years of PLC development experience using the IEC 61131-3 standard
- Hands-on experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT or another PLC development system
- Understanding of fieldbus fundamentals
- Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and software engineering principles
- Hands-on experience with analysis, design, development, and unit testing
- Effective communication with staff and project management across business and technical areas
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills
- Willingness to travel to Germany, the United States, and other customer locations on short-term assignments
- Hardware-in-the-loop or automated PLC testing experience
- Knowledge of C#, Python, C, C++, and Windows Internals
- Knowledge of EtherCAT and CANopen
KLA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — U.S. programs include a formulaic 401(k) employer match with clearly described plan designs in company materials. Consistent plan structure and employer matching signal strong support for long‑term savings.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A broad base of employees is eligible for RSUs and can participate in an ESPP, extending ownership beyond executives. Company materials position equity as a core component of total compensation.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — A quarterly profit‑sharing program and performance bonuses are outlined in filings, providing regular variable pay opportunities. These incentives complement base pay and equity to lift overall earnings in strong periods.
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What We Do
KLA develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.
