PLC Engineer

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