US_East | Industrial & Network Operations Engineer_L2

TALENT Software Services; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services is seeking an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer for an onsite engagement in Clarksville, TN. The role focuses on programming Rockwell Automation platforms and configuring Kepware middleware to enable robust OT data exchange across shop floor and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities include on-site commissioning, testing of PLC/HMI/SCADA, and maintaining safety and cybersecurity standards, with scope for potential extension beyond the 3-month CD window.

Qualifications

• Experience programming Rockwell Automation controllers.
• Configuring Kepware middleware for OT data.
• On-site commissioning and debugging at customer locations.
• Familiarity with ISO 13849/IEC 62061 safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Program and commission PLC/HMI/SCADA systems.
• Configure Kepware for real-time data collection and protocol conversions.
• Manage industrial networking and OT architecture across assets.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and ensure safety and cybersecurity compliance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA integration

Rockwell PLC

Allen-Bradley

Studio 5000

RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk View

KEPServer/EX

Kepware

OPC UA

MQTT/REST

EtherNet/IP

Modbus

PowerFlex VFDs

Kinetix servo drives

OT networking

Safety standards

ISO 13849

IEC 62061 / 61508

ISA/IEC 62443

Tools

Kepware

Job description

Possible 3 Month CTH

Role name: Controls & Automation Engineer

Work Location: Clarksville, TN (Onsite)

Start date: Immediate availability.

Background check MANDATORY

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controls Engineer to design, develop, implement, and maintain industrial automation and OT connectivity solutions. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for programming and commissioning Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) control platforms, as well as configuring and managing PTC Kepware (KEPServer/EX) middleware to ensure seamless data communication between shop-floor control devices, SCADA, MES, and enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

• PLC / HMI / SCADA Programming & Commissioning
  Design, develop, test, and deploy PLC logic using Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 / 500 for ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and GuardLogix platforms.
  Design and configure operator interfaces using FactoryTalk View ME/SE and integrate motion control systems (e.g., PowerFlex VFDs, Kinetix servo drives).
  Perform on-site system commissioning, start-up, loop tuning, and functional testing.
• Industrial Connectivity & Middleware (Kepware)
  Configure and maintain PTC KEPServer/EX for real-time OT data acquisition, device bridging, and protocol conversion across disparate manufacturing assets.
  Implement and troubleshoot OPC DA, OPC UA, MQTT, REST, and IoT Gateway plugins within Kepware to pass telemetry to SCADA, MES, Historian, or Cloud platforms.
  Manage device drivers, tag addressing, channel optimization, and security certificates within KEPServer/EX.
• Industrial Networking & OT Architecture
  Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, CIP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet).
  Collaborate with IT/OT teams to implement managed industrial switches (e.g., Cisco, Stratix), VLAN segmentation, NAT routers, and network diagnostics.
• Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Compliance
  Perform root-cause analysis on hardware, logic, and communication failures to minimize operational downtime.
  Maintain comprehensive engineering documentation: electrical schematics, P&IDs, I/O lists, network architecture diagrams, and Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
  Ensure all systems adhere to machine safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061 / 61508) and cybersecurity best practices (ISA/IEC 62443).