PDSSOFT INC. · 14 hours ago
PLC Engineer
Louisville, KY
Contract
Onsite
Mid LevelPDSSOFT INC. is seeking a PLC Engineer to manage various control systems and automation projects. The role involves programming, integration, and modernization strategies for PLC/DCS/Safety systems, as well as collaborating with IT/OT teams for infrastructure integration.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Sumant Singh
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Must Have: PLC expertise, OT, HMI, Control Systems, machine connectivity
Preferred
Good to Have: MQTT, Edge Integration, machine learning, IT/OT Integration
Company
PDSSOFT INC.
PDS SOFT INC is dedicated to driving success through technology.
Founded in 2008
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase