PLC Automation Software Engineer – GuardLogix 5380

Socket.dev; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marvin Group in Southern California near LAX is seeking a PLC and Automation Software Developer to design, test, and commission automation software using Studio 5000 for Compact GuardLogix 5380 platforms. This role focuses on shelter AC/DC PDU panels and excludes other scopes.

Responsibilities include developing PLC logic, configuring I/O and EtherNet/IP devices, creating tests, and supporting commissioning with cross‑functional teams to ensure reliable deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation or related discipline.
• 4+ years of hands-on PLC development in Studio 5000 with Compact GuardLogix.
• Knowledge of distributed I/O, EtherNet/IP, HMI, alarms/diagnostics, and commissioning methods.
• Ability to write design notes, interface definitions, test procedures, release records, and troubleshooting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Studio 5000 PLC and safety logic for Compact GuardLogix 5380 platform, including operating sequences, permissives, interlocks, modes, and fault handling.
• Configure and integrate distributed I/O and EtherNet/IP devices; implement data mapping, alarms, diagnostics, and HMI configuration.
• Maintain the verified boundary for shelter AC/DC PDU-panel automation; define interfaces without extending software scope into DC-converter or rack-PDU drawers.
• Prepare and execute software simulations, bench tests, and factory acceptance testing; document test procedures, results, defects, resolutions, and release readiness.
• Support controlled commissioning and troubleshooting of in-scope automation software with hardware, manufacturing, quality, and field personnel, including safe recovery and issue escalation.
• Apply disciplined software version, backup, baseline, change-control, and release practices; maintain source, configuration, device, and revision records for reproducible deployments.

Skills

PLC programming

Safety interlocks

HMI configuration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Studio 5000

EtherNet/IP

Job description

The Marvin Group in Southern California near LAX is seeking a PLC and Automation Software Developer to design, test, and commission automation software using Studio 5000 for Compact GuardLogix 5380 platforms. This role focuses on shelter AC/DC PDU panels and excludes other scopes.

Responsibilities include developing PLC logic, configuring I/O and EtherNet/IP devices, creating tests, and supporting commissioning with cross‑functional teams to ensure reliable deployments.