Job Requirements Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries. We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you. Role Overview As the Controls Engineering Software Tools Architect, you will be the technical lead responsible for the ecosystem of tools, libraries, and automation frameworks used by our global controls engineering teams. Your mission is to maximize engineering efficiency and ensure code quality by shifting the organization from manual, repetitive programming to automated, template-driven, and model-based engineering. You will develop the "platform" that allows our engineers to deploy robust, standardized, and cyber-secure control software at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Platform & Toolchain Development: Architect and maintain the suite of software tools, scripts, and plugins (e.g., custom Add-On Instructions, function blocks, or automated code generators) that standardize development across the organization.
- Code Generation Strategy: Drive the adoption of automated code generation (e.g., Python-based scripts to generate PLC/HMI code from standardized excel spreadsheets or piping and instrumentation diagrams).
- Library & Template Management: Manage the enterprise library of reusable control objects (UDFBs, Faceplates, Drivers) to ensure a high level of code modularity, reliability, and maintenance.
- DevOps Integration for OT: Adapt DevOps principles to the industrial space by implementing automated testing, continuous integration, and version control (Git-based workflows) for PLC and HMI software assets.
- Interoperability Architecture: Develop middleware or API-based connectors that allow disparate control software platforms to communicate with corporate ERP, MES, and PLM systems.
- Technical Consulting: Act as an internal consultant for engineering teams to troubleshoot complex integration issues and advise on architectural decisions during the project lifecycle.
- Standardization: Define and document technical requirements for software development that satisfy safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical/Controls Engineering.
- Experience: 8+ years of experience, with a proven track record of developing custom software solutions for industrial automation or software engineering environments.
- Core Technical Skills:
- Automation: Expert-level knowledge of PLC/HMI/SCADA environments (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, GE/Emerson).
- Scripting/Development: Proficiency in Python, C#, or PowerShell for automating engineering tasks and building custom integration tools.
- Architecture: Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and how to apply those principles to industrial logic.
- Version Control: Expert-level experience with Git, including branching strategies, pull requests, and CI/CD pipeline configuration.
- Systems Thinking: Ability to see the "big picture" of the engineering workflow and identify bottlenecks that can be solved through software automation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or digital twin integration.
- Experience in developing internal SDKs, APIs, or developer-facing documentation for engineering teams.
- Familiarity with cloud-native development and how to bridge industrial data to the cloud.
- Background in UI/UX design concepts to improve the usability of internal engineering tools.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability