KPI Solutions
Controls Tool Development Engineer
KPI Solutions - Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45241
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Plc Tool Development Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative PLC Tool Development Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software tools that support PLC programming, diagnostics, emulation, and system integration. This role requires strong programming skills, deep knowledge of industrial automation protocols, and experience working with or developing around PLC platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens or Codesys. Responsibilities include: Design and develop custom tools and utilities for PLC development, simulation, diagnostics, or deployment. Build user interfaces and back-end logic for internal toolsets that interface with PLCs and industrial devices. Develop libraries, APIs, and automation scripts to support PLC configuration and testing. Integrate with third-party systems such as SCADA, MES, AutoCAD, and HMI platforms. Support the automation engineering team by improving development workflows and troubleshooting tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Controls Engineers, Software Developers, and Manufacturing Engineers. Maintain documentation and version control for tool-related code and configurations. Manage all employees of the department (6-8) and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative PLC Tool Development Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software tools that support PLC programming, diagnostics, emulation, and system integration. This role requires strong programming skills, deep knowledge of industrial automation protocols, and experience working with or developing around PLC platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens or Codesys. Responsibilities include: Design and develop custom tools and utilities for PLC development, simulation, diagnostics, or deployment. Build user interfaces and back-end logic for internal toolsets that interface with PLCs and industrial devices. Develop libraries, APIs, and automation scripts to support PLC configuration and testing. Integrate with third-party systems such as SCADA, MES, AutoCAD, and HMI platforms. Support the automation engineering team by improving development workflows and troubleshooting tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Controls Engineers, Software Developers, and Manufacturing Engineers. Maintain documentation and version control for tool-related code and configurations. Manage all employees of the department (6-8) and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.