Middle Embedded Engineer

Avenga; Rivadavia; On-site; ARS 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenga, a global engineering firm, is seeking a Middle Embedded Engineer to strengthen its industrial automation modernization programs. You will analyze existing PLC-based systems, support migration strategies, and help re-architect legacy solutions into scalable frameworks.

The role requires 2+ years in PLC development, knowledge of major PLC ecosystems (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, Schneider Electric), and experience modernizing legacy systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in PLC development or industrial automation.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming concepts and industrial control systems.
• Hands-on experience with a major PLC ecosystem (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff or Schneider Electric).
• Experience analyzing and modernizing legacy industrial systems.
• Understanding of software architecture, refactoring practices, and migration projects.
• Strong problem-solving and system integration skills.
• Upper-Intermediate English level or higher.
• Ability to work effectively within international and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing PLC-based solutions and legacy implementations to identify modernization opportunities.
• Support re-architecture initiatives transitioning legacy PLC-centric systems to modern frameworks.
• Refactor monolithic legacy code into modular and reusable architectures.
• Apply object-oriented programming concepts within modern industrial automation environments.
• Optimize memory mapping, UDTs, and tag structures for maintainability and performance.
• Design and implement standardized state-machine approaches, including PackML-based models.
• Collaborate with Wind River and customer stakeholders to understand requirements and migration objectives.
• Contribute to system integration, design reviews, modernization planning, and technical recommendations.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

System integration

English (Upper-Intermediate)

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Beckhoff

Schneider Electric

TwinCAT

CODESYS

Job description

This is us Avenga is an international engineering firm helping businesses operate with AI at the core. With 6,000+ experts worldwide, we combine engineering expertise with AI-native thinking to turn ambitious ideas into real-world impact across industries, technologies, and markets.

At the core of the role

We are actively seeking a Middle Embedded Engineer (Industrial Automation/Embedded) to strengthen our team working on large-scale industrial automation modernization initiatives. Your primary responsibility will involve analyzing existing PLC-based systems, supporting migration strategies, and contributing to the re-architecture of legacy industrial solutions into scalable and maintainable technology frameworks. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex modernization programs while expanding your expertise in industrial software transformation, system integration, and automation technologies.

Core skills you'll bring

2+ years of experience in PLC development or industrial automation.

Strong knowledge of PLC programming concepts and industrial control systems.

Hands-on experience with at least one major PLC ecosystem, including Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Beckhoff, or Schneider Electric.

Experience analyzing and modernizing legacy industrial systems.

Understanding of software architecture, refactoring practices, and migration projects.

Strong problem-solving and system integration skills.

Upper-Intermediate English level or higher.

Ability to work effectively within international and cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-have

Experience with PLCopen standards and related tools.

Knowledge of object-oriented design principles.

Experience with industrial software modernization or digital transformation programs.

Background in the automotive industry.

Experience with Object-Oriented Industrial Programming in TwinCAT, CODESYS, or similar environments.

The impact you'll create

Analyze existing PLC-based solutions and legacy implementations to identify modernization opportunities.

Support re-architecture initiatives that transition legacy PLC-centric systems to modern technology frameworks.

Refactor monolithic and poorly documented legacy code into modular and reusable architectures.

Apply object-oriented programming concepts within modern industrial automation environments.

Optimize memory mapping, user-defined data types (UDTs), and tag structures to improve maintainability and performance.

Design and implement standardized state-machine approaches, including PackML-based models.

Collaborate with Wind River and customer stakeholders to understand technical requirements and migration objectives.

Contribute to system integration, design reviews, modernization planning, and technical recommendations.

What supports your journey

Opportunity to work on large-scale industrial modernization and transformation projects.

Collaborative international environment with engineering experts and industry specialists.

Exposure to modern industrial automation technologies and architectural best practices.

Professional growth through challenging migration and re-engineering initiatives.

Flexible collaboration within globally distributed teams.

People are at the core of Avenga. We provide equal opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to a respectful environment where everyone can be themselves, share their ideas, and feel that they belong.