Sr. Software Manufacturing Engineer (C# Developer)

Responsibilities:

Automation Controls

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider).
• Develop and maintain control logic for manufacturing and industrial processes.
• Perform system integration and commissioning of automation equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for control system failures.

Networking

• Configure and maintain industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, OPC UA).
• Design and support industrial network architecture (LAN/WAN, VLANs, firewalls, switches, routers).
• Ensure cybersecurity best practices are implemented in control networks.
• Monitor and optimize network performance for automation systems.

HMI (Human-Machine Interface) Interfacing

• Develop and maintain HMI screens using platforms like FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Ignition, or Wonderware.
• Ensure intuitive and user-friendly operator interfaces.
• Integrate HMI systems with PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Provide training and documentation for operators and maintenance personnel. SCADA Systems
• Design, implement, and maintain SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and control.
• Configure data acquisition, alarms, trends, and reporting features.
• Integrate SCADA with MES/ERP systems for data flow and analytics.
• Perform system upgrades and patch management.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, IT, production).
• Maintain documentation including electrical schematics, network diagrams, and software backups.
• Support predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies in industrial automation and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things).
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA 70E).

Qualifications:

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Sr. Software Engineer with an industrial automation background and a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience to join the company's engineering team. It will have responsibility for developing software and systems solutions for all industrial automation projects related to manufacturing, production, assembly, and packaging operations. This role will require software programming skills to develop, troubleshoot, and support automation controls, networking, HMI interfacing, and SCADA-level systems. This position will be a key technical player in helping the software elements of automation at the manufacturing site.

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