Senior Software Engineer - Controls

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and modify Power Plant Controller (PPC) controls code using CODESYS platform.
• Implement control sequences, interlocks, alarms, and safety mechanisms for Electrical and Energy Management Systems.
• Perform system testing activities including unit testing, FAT, SAT, and on-site/remote commissioning.
• Troubleshoot field issues to minimize system downtime.
• Integrate PPC with HMI/SCADA.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical, safety, and engineering standards.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including control logic descriptions and test reports.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to performance, reliability, and maintainability of control systems.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, and product managers, to deliver integrated solutions.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates on project progress.
• Develop and execute test cases and test scripts (manual and automated) based on product requirements.
• Identify, document, and track bugs using standard defect tracking tools (e.g., DevOps).
• Required Skills:
• Experience developing control systems for utility scale solar projects is a must.
• Hands-on experience of applications development, systems integration, testing and troubleshooting of SoftPLC/HMI/DCS using CODESYS development platform.
• Experience in developing and working with Hardware-in-Loop Simulator is desirable.
• Experience of any other standard platform (Siemens, Schneider, Allen Bradley or Delta) would also be beneficial.
• Should be proficient in program development using Structured Text (ST) and ExST under CODESYS Automation Server and scripting.
• Should have an understanding of standard notations used in electrical systems.