Automation & Controls Software Engineer

eROCK; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Insurance

Company Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

HSA with Company Contribution

Wellness Programs

401(k) with Match

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

ERock in Houston develops, tests, deploys, and maintains control software for power generation and microgrid systems, including PLC/RTAC logic, generator controls, SCADA/HMI applications. Validate and document software, support FAT/SAT and field commissioning, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate changes with engineering, operations, and IT teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience with industrial controllers, programming languages, and strong knowledge of industrial networking, testing, and

Qualifications

• Requires at least three years of relevant controls programming, industrial automation software, or systems integration experience, plus a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent demonstrated technical experience.
• Hands-on experience with an industrial controller and a general-purpose programming language, plus working knowledge of SCADA/HMI, industrial networking and communications, schematics, testing, documentation, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, deploy, and maintain control software for power generation and microgrid systems, including PLC/RTAC logic, generator controls, SCADA/HMI applications, and software utilities.
• Validate and document software, support FAT/SAT and field commissioning, troubleshoot operational issues, and coordinate changes with engineering, operations, and IT teams.

Skills

PLC Programming

RTAC Programming

Structured Text

Ladder Diagram

Function Block Diagram

Python

C#

SCADA/HMI Development

Generator Controls Integration

Microgrid Controls

Industrial Communications

Modbus TCP/RTU

Industrial Ethernet and TCP/IP

Version Control

Software Testing

Commissioning and Troubleshooting

Job description

Develop, test, deploy, and maintain control software for power generation and microgrid systems, including PLC/RTAC logic, generator controls, SCADA/HMI applications, and software utilities. Validate and document software, support FAT/SAT and field commissioning, troubleshoot operational issues, and coordinate changes with engineering, operations, and IT teams.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of relevant controls programming, industrial automation software, or systems integration experience, plus a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent demonstrated technical experience. Candidates must have hands-on experience with an industrial controller and a general-purpose programming language, along with working knowledge of SCADA/HMI, industrial networking and communications, schematics, testing, documentation, and change management.

Key Skills

• PLC Programming
• RTAC Programming
• Structured Text
• Ladder Diagram
• Function Block Diagram
• Python
• C#
• SCADA/HMI Development
• Generator Controls Integration
• Microgrid Controls
• Industrial Communications
• Modbus TCP/RTU
• Industrial Ethernet and TCP/IP Networking
• Version Control
• Software Testing
• Commissioning and Troubleshooting

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account With Company Contribution
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan With Company Match
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Schedule