Application Engineer

Beckhoff implements open automation systems using proven PC-based control technology. The main areas that the product range covers are industrial PCs, I/O and fieldbus components, drive technology, automation software, control cabinet-free automation, and hardware for machine vision.

We are a representative office in Chennai, India, and we are actively expanding our team and looking for a suitable application engineer.

• develop machine programs according to customer specifications
• offering standard and custom training to support our products and projects
• documentation and recording of all project activities
• maintain a high degree of relevant technical knowledge in order to fulfil the job responsibilities
• advise customers on proper selection, use, maintenance and training of technology for specific applications

• Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology (E&TC, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, E&E)
• 1 to 2 years of work experience
• experience with programming languages IEC 61131-3 (object oriented extension), C#, C++, etc. Phyton, objective C-programming knowledge and experience with electrical schematics a plus
• understanding of PLCs, Motion, Drives, Industrial PCs, Distributed I/O, Fieldbus system EtherCAT and HMI technologies
• strong analytical and reasoning skills to participate in a fast-paced, action-oriented team
• previous technical training and/or Beckhoff Automation experience
• Visual Studio and/or object-oriented programming (OOP) in automation
• excellent written and communication skills with the ability to present to customers, companywide, and/or departmental meetings in English