Lead Control System Software Engineer – Libraries & Standards
Charlotte, VT - USA
Job Summary
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
The Role
As Lead Control System Software Engineer Libraries & Standardsyou will lead the architecture development and governance of global PLC and HMI standards building reusable software libraries across Rockwell and Siemens platforms. This role focuses on driving consistency scalability and adoption of standardized control system practices across global engineering teams. You will also help modernize engineering workflows through improved tooling testing and development practices.
Core Responsibilities
Lead the design development and lifecycle management of standardized PLC and HMI libraries(AOIs FBs UDTs faceplates Global Objects) for global reuse
Drive global standardization effortsacross PLC HMI SCADA and related automation technologies
Define and enforce software architecture standards including naming conventions diagnostics error handling and scalability
Govern versioning releases and backlog management including regression testing and backward compatibility
Establish and promote modern development practices(code reviews version control CI/CD concepts testing frameworks)
Collaborate with and influence global engineering teamsto adopt standards and transition legacy systems
Required Qualifications
Education:Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Automation Engineering Instrumentation & Controls or equivalent
10 years of experience in PLC software developmentwith a focus on modular or reusable architectures
Hands-on experience with Rockwell (Studio 5000) and/or Siemens (TIA Portal)platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with HMI/SCADA systems(FactoryTalk WinCC) and aligned standards (faceplates alarms diagnostics)
Exposure to modern development tools and practices(Git testing approaches CI/CD concepts)
Familiarity with ISA/IEC standards industrial cybersecurity or IIoT/data platforms (e.g. OPC UA MQTT OSI PI)
Understanding of OT-IT architectures DMZs VLANs networking and industrial gateways.
Additional Information
Work Environment
Collaborative highly matrixed global engineering environment
Frequent interaction with distributed teams across regions and business units
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel likely to support global collaboration and adoption efforts
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and re-use. Our products impact public utilities industrial sectors residential areas and commercial buildings with a commitment to providing smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics for water electric and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem youll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylems transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
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About Company
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