Controls Software Engineer – Industrial Automation

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing seeks a Control Software Engineer in Alpharetta, GA. You will design, develop, test, and commission control software for industrial and gas turbine systems, translating P&IDs and SAMA diagrams into DCS logic and HMI screens.

Candidate will implement PID controls, perform FAT, and collaborate across electrical, mechanical, and project teams. Travel for commissioning is required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in DCS/PLC and industrial automation systems.
• Knowledge of control theory and PID control.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and test control software for industrial/gas turbine control systems.
• Translate SAMA diagrams, P&IDs, and process narratives into DCS control logic and HMI screens.
• Develop and implement PID controls, control algorithms, and sequencing logic.
• Perform software testing, validation simulation, and FAT.
• Troubleshoot control system and software issues.
• Support commissioning, startup, and customer/site activities.
• Participate in technical/design review meetings.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, controls, and project engineering teams.

Skills

DCS/PLC, industrial automation

Control theory, PID control

HMI/SCADA systems

P&IDs, SAMA diagrams, process docs

C, C++, MATLAB, Python

Testing, verification, FAT

Communication, problem solving

Willingness to travel for commissions

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical/Control Engineering or related

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing seeks a Control Software Engineer in Alpharetta, GA. You will design, develop, test, and commission control software for industrial and gas turbine systems, translating P&IDs and SAMA diagrams into DCS logic and HMI screens.

Candidate will implement PID controls, perform FAT, and collaborate across electrical, mechanical, and project teams. Travel for commissioning is required.