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C/C++ Software Engineer – Motion Control & Industrial Automation

Location: Mumbai
Experience: 5+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: 18LPA to 23 LPA

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced C/C++ Software Engineer to develop and maintain high-performance control systems for industrial automation and motion-control applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in C/C++, real-time systems, EtherCAT, robotics/industrial automation, and Qt.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems for industrial automation using EtherCAT.

• Develop and maintain control algorithms and software for motion-control applications.

• Work closely with hardware and software teams for seamless system integration.

• Develop and test real-time control systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and responsiveness.

• Conduct system testing, debugging, optimization, and troubleshooting.

• Work with industrial fieldbus technologies, PLCs, and control systems.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for production control systems.

• Contribute to HMI/system monitoring solutions where required.

• Stay updated with advancements in control engineering, robotics, and industrial automation.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in C/C++ software development.

• 5+ years of experience in motion-control systems, robotics, or industrial automation.

• Strong hands-on experience with C/C++.

• Experience with Qt/QT.

• Hands-on experience with EtherCAT and industrial fieldbus technologies.

• Experience with PLCs and industrial control systems.

• Strong understanding of multithreading, mutexes, and semaphores.

• Good understanding of networking and high-performance communication.

• Knowledge of real-time systems, control theory, and feedback-control systems.

• Experience with Git and standard software development practices.

• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and system optimization skills.

• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with robotics, sensors, embedded systems, or distributed systems.

• Experience developing and testing real-time systems.

• Experience in hardware-software and algorithm co-design.

• Experience with HMI development and system monitoring tools.

• Knowledge of functional safety standards and IEC standards, including IEC 61131-3.

• Exposure to machine learning or computer vision.

• Experience with simulation or engineering/scientific computing.

• Experience taking new technologies from concept through production.

• Understanding of value engineering and cost optimization for control systems.

Education

• B.E./B.Tech./M.S./M.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent.

• Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience is mandatory.

Ideal Candidate

Candidates with experience in C++ + Qt + EtherCAT + Motion Control + Robotics/Industrial Automation + Real-Time Systems will be highly relevant for this position.

Location: Mumbai