Controls & Software Engineer, Specialist

Flowserve US Inc; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Flowserve US Inc. seeks an experienced Controls & Software Engineer Specialist to lead design, development, and implementation of advanced control systems and software for engineered industrial products and automation systems.

You will mentor engineering teams, lead design reviews, and collaborate with customers across domestic and international locations to deliver innovative solutions with high reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, software development, or systems engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, technical projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences with customers and stakeholders.
• Extensive experience with PLC programming platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Schneider Electric; HMI/SCADA and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC-UA).
• Strong software development experience in C/C++, C#, Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for controls and software initiatives across multiple projects.
• Mentor engineers and establish engineering best practices and standards.
• Lead design reviews, problem-solving activities, and continuous improvement.
• Develop control architectures for industrial equipment and automation systems.
• Design and troubleshoot PLC, HMI/SCADA, and motion control systems.
• Integrate sensors, drives, actuators, and networks into complete solutions.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Support product testing, commissioning, installation, and troubleshooting for customers.

Skills

Controls engineering

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Team leadership

Systems integration

Cross-functional leadership

C/C++

Python

HMI SCADA

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Beckhoff

Schneider Electric

EtherNet/IP

Profinet

Modbus

OPC-UA

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Controls & Software Engineer Specialist to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced control systems and software solutions supporting engineered industrial products and automation systems. This role serves as a technical leader responsible for developing innovative controls architectures, mentoring engineering teams, and collaborating with customers and stakeholders across domestic and international locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation, software development, PLC programming, and systems integration, coupled with proven experience leading engineering teams and managing complex global projects. This individual will serve as a key technical resource for customers, manufacturing operations, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership Provide technical leadership for controls and software engineering initiatives across multiple projects. Mentor and develop engineers while establishing engineering best practices and technical standards. Lead design reviews, problem-solving activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive innovation and technology adoption within automation, controls, and software development.

Controls & Software Development Design and develop control system architectures for industrial equipment and machinery. Develop, program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, and motion control systems. Create software applications, interfaces, diagnostics, and monitoring solutions for industrial equipment. Develop control algorithms and automation strategies to improve product performance and reliability. Integrate sensors, instrumentation, drives, actuators, and communication networks into complete system solutions.

Project & Customer Support Lead technical discussions with customers to define requirements and develop customized solutions. Support product development activities from concept through deployment and field implementation. Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Test, and Systems Engineering teams. Coordinate engineering efforts with global teams to ensure successful project execution. Provide technical support during product testing, commissioning, installation, and troubleshooting.

Global Collaboration Serve as a primary technical interface for domestic and international engineering teams. Collaborate with global customers, suppliers, manufacturing facilities, and business partners. Support global product development and standardization initiatives. Travel domestically and internationally as required to support customer needs and project execution.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.

10+ years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, software development, or systems engineering.

Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, technical projects, and cross-functional initiatives.

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with domestic and international teams, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Extensive experience with PLC programming platforms such as: Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) Siemens Beckhoff Schneider Electric Experience with HMI, SCADA, and industrial communication networks including: EtherNet/IP Profinet Modbus OPC-UA Strong software development experience using one or more of the following: C/C++ C# Python LabVIEW MATLAB Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Engineering or related technical field.

Experience with rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, seals, bearings, or other engineered industrial products.

Experience in industries such as: Oil & Gas Chemical Processing Power Generation Industrial Manufacturing Aerospace Industrial Automation Knowledge of machine safety and functional safety standards.

Experience with Industrial IoT (IIoT), predictive maintenance, and digital transformation initiatives.

PMP certification or demonstrated project leadership experience.

Leadership Competencies

Proven leader capable of influencing without direct authority. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to lead global engineering teams across multiple sites. Demonstrated success driving projects from concept through implementation. Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset. Strong business acumen and customer-focused approach.