Senior Field Software Engineer – Automation & Controls

Job Details

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 5322254
Date Posted: 10/23/2025
City, State: Hebron, KY

Description

Position Summary
  • The Senior Field Software Engineer provides advanced software solutions and on-site support for injection molding machines, specializing in rubber and silicone systems. This role integrates complex automation, optimizes production processes, and ensures smooth machine operation using programming expertise and field service skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and troubleshoot software for machines, including control logic, data acquisition, and user interfaces.
• Integrate software with hardware components: sensors, actuators, PLCs, and automation systems.
• Test, debug, and validate systems for reliability and industry compliance.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems to support software integration.
• Provide on-site and remote customer support, identify operational gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate service records: repair orders, warranty documentation, inventory, and time tracking.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering or industrial automation, preferably with injection molding or manufacturing machinery.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming, Codesys, C, structured text, and industrial communication protocols.
• Advanced understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Travel 50% domestically; occasional international travel to Germany. Passport required.




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