Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Controls & Software Engineer Specialist to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced control systems and software solutions supporting engineered industrial products and automation systems. This role serves as a technical leader responsible for developing innovative controls architectures, mentoring engineering teams, and collaborating with customers and stakeholders across domestic and international locations.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation, software development, PLC programming, and systems integration, coupled with proven experience leading engineering teams and managing complex global projects. This individual will serve as a key technical resource for customers, manufacturing operations, and cross-functional engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical leadership for controls and software engineering initiatives across multiple projects.
- Mentor and develop engineers while establishing engineering best practices and technical standards.
- Lead design reviews, problem-solving activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive innovation and technology adoption within automation, controls, and software development.
Controls & Software Development
- Design and develop control system architectures for industrial equipment and machinery.
- Develop, program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, and motion control systems.
- Create software applications, interfaces, diagnostics, and monitoring solutions for industrial equipment.
- Develop control algorithms and automation strategies to improve product performance and reliability.
- Integrate sensors, instrumentation, drives, actuators, and communication networks into complete system solutions.
Project & Customer Support
- Lead technical discussions with customers to define requirements and develop customized solutions.
- Support product development activities from concept through deployment and field implementation.
- Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Test, and Systems Engineering teams.
- Coordinate engineering efforts with global teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Provide technical support during product testing, commissioning, installation, and troubleshooting.
Global Collaboration
- Serve as a primary technical interface for domestic and international engineering teams.
- Collaborate with global customers, suppliers, manufacturing facilities, and business partners.
- Support global product development and standardization initiatives.
- Travel domestically and internationally as required to support customer needs and project execution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, software development, or systems engineering.
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, technical projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with domestic and international teams, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Extensive experience with PLC programming platforms such as:
- Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)
- Siemens
- Beckhoff
- Schneider Electric
- Experience with HMI, SCADA, and industrial communication networks including:
- EtherNet/IP
- Profinet
- Modbus
- OPC-UA
- Strong software development experience using one or more of the following:
- C/C++
- C#
- Python
- LabVIEW
- MATLAB
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
- Experience with rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, seals, bearings, or other engineered industrial products.
- Experience in industries such as:
- Oil & Gas
- Chemical Processing
- Power Generation
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Aerospace
- Industrial Automation
- Knowledge of machine safety and functional safety standards.
- Experience with Industrial IoT (IIoT), predictive maintenance, and digital transformation initiatives.
- PMP certification or demonstrated project leadership experience.
Leadership Competencies
- Proven leader capable of influencing without direct authority.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to lead global engineering teams across multiple sites.
- Demonstrated success driving projects from concept through implementation.
- Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong business acumen and customer-focused approach.
