Job role: PLC Engineer
Location: Louisville, KY (Onsite) [Full Time]
Roles & Responsibilities:
Technical Depth:
· Expertise in ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Siemens S7 series, MELSEC, Omron, ABB controllers.
· Covers PLC/DCS/Safety Programming, HMI/SCADA/Batch Programming, and Controls Library Creation.
· Includes modernization strategies, compliance (21 CFR Part 11 / GMP), and OT lifecycle management.
· OT modernization, line integration, and solution architecture.
· Hardware/software BoM, commissioning, and hypercare support.
· Retrofitting hardware, configuring PLCs, integrating sensors for real time data extraction.
· Develop communication protocols and data flow configurations.
· Support historian setup and ISA 95 alignment.
· Standardize procedures for connected machines deployment.
· Architect scalable, secure, and high performance SCADA/MES/IIoT systems.
· FAT & SAT commissioning, industrial automation projects.
· Integrate industrial protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, Ethernet/IP) and databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle).
· Configure Gateways, tag providers, alarming, and historical data storage.
· Collaborate with IT/OT teams for infrastructure integration (cloud, virtualization, networking).
· Conduct code reviews and enforce development standards.
· Serve as the technical point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
· Conduct requirements gathering sessions, technical workshops, and solution walkthroughs.
· Well versed with Onsite offshore model to leverage offshore team for all development work.
· Translate business needs into technical specifications and ensure alignment with customer expectations.
· Provide ongoing support and consultation, including troubleshooting and enhancement recommendations.
· Lead project review meetings with internal stakeholders and customers.
· Present architecture decisions, implementation progress, and risk mitigation strategies.
· Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of delivery practices.
· Ensure compliance with quality standards, cybersecurity policies, and regulatory requirements.
· Must Have: PLC expertise, OT, HMI, Control Systems, machine connectivity
· Good to Have: MQTT, Edge Integration, machine learning, IT/OT Integration