Software Engineer, Controls & Automation

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain PLC-based control systems for chemical processing equipment, test stands, and production systems.
• Develop and integrate SCADA/HMI systems for monitoring, control, alarming, and operational visibility.
• Build supporting services and control infrastructure for high-reliability and performance-critical components.
• Define and champion modern software engineering practices, control system architecture, coding standards, testing strategies, and operational best practices across the automation stack.
• Migrate and modernize existing PLC logic onto the in-house control software platform.
• Work closely with hardware, electrical, and process engineering teams to integrate sensors, actuators, and field devices.
• Lead debugging, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements across the full automation stack.
• Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience developing industrial control systems or automation software in C/C++ or Python
• Strong production-level experience programming PLCs and industrial control platforms (e.g: Beckhoff/TwinCAT, Siemens, Rockwell, or equivalent), including IEC 61131-3 languages such as Structured Text
• Hands-on experience with real-time control, motion and I/O, and hardware/software integration, with a strong understanding of control loops and functional safety