Industrial Software & Applications Engineer

Description

We are looking for an Industrial Software & Applications Engineer to join a permanent team supporting industrial technology initiatives in Pennsylvania. This position blends software engineering with automation support, offering the opportunity to build and enhance applications that improve visibility, reliability, and performance across operational systems. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, working with connected equipment, and contributing to projects involving industrial data, controls, and modern software tools.

Responsibilities:
Build, maintain, and enhance software applications that support the monitoring, control, and analysis of industrial operations.
Work with automation hardware and software such as PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and instrumentation to support system connectivity and functional performance.
Develop scripts, APIs, dashboards, and reporting tools that help teams access operational data and improve decision-making.
Assist with collecting, validating, transforming, and processing industrial data for both real-time use and longer-term analysis.
Troubleshoot communication links, interfaces, and networked systems to improve reliability across connected industrial environments.
Contribute to system testing, commissioning, validation, and deployment activities for new or updated software and automation solutions.
Analyze equipment and process data to identify trends, support predictive maintenance efforts, and recommend operational improvements.
Create clear technical documentation, including diagrams, procedures, test plans, and troubleshooting references.
Support initiatives involving cloud platforms, edge computing, remote connectivity, and cybersecurity practices for industrial systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
Working knowledge of software development fundamentals and troubleshooting methods in technical environments.
Interest in industrial automation, control systems, operational technology, and software used in manufacturing or process settings.
Familiarity with one or more programming technologies such as C#, .NET, ASP.NET, JavaScript, or React.js.
Strong analytical thinking and the ability to investigate technical issues in a structured way.
Clear written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with engineering and business stakeholders.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team while adapting to new tools, systems, and project needs.

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