Controls & Software Engineer, Specialist

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

• Bachelors 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

• Masters 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.