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PLC Development Engineer

Experience
10–14 yrs
Location
United States
Work mode
Remote
Job type
Contract
Salary
Up to $60 / hour
Posted
today

About the role

Wind River is seeking a Senior PLC Development Engineer to lead hands-on PLC development, industrial automation modernization, and optimization of industrial control systems within embedded environments. The role requires deep knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming standards, experience with Wind River embedded environments, and recent hands-on DO-178C or equivalent safety-critical project experience. Candidates must be able to demonstrate 10–14 years of relevant experience and confirmed US citizenship.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead hands-on development of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) solutions for modern industrial automation environments.
  • Apply IEC 61131-3 programming standards and languages to the design, development, and support of PLC systems.
  • Drive the modernization and optimization of industrial control systems and automation platforms.
  • Integrate PLC frameworks within Wind River embedded environments and address related technical implementation considerations.
  • Evaluate existing PLC and industrial automation implementations to identify modernization and optimization opportunities.
  • Contribute senior-level technical direction for PLC development and industrial control system initiatives.
  • Support architecture-level decisions related to PLC frameworks, automation platforms, and embedded integration.
  • Apply safety-critical frameworks, including DO-178C or equivalent safety standards, to relevant development activities.
  • Provide technical guidance and share expertise related to PLC modernization, IEC 61131-3 programming, automation design, and safety-critical systems.

Required Qualifications

  • 10–14 years of relevant professional experience in PLC development and industrial automation.
  • Extensive, hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) development.
  • Strong working knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming standards and languages.
  • Experience with industrial control systems and automation platforms.
  • Experience integrating PLC frameworks within Wind River embedded environments.
  • Recent, hands-on DO-178C project experience where applicable.
  • Experience working with safety-critical frameworks, including DO-178C or equivalent safety standards.
  • Experience with PLC platforms, automation design, and PLC modernization and development.
  • Confirmed US citizenship, as required for this assignment.
  • A resume that clearly details hands-on experience with IEC 61131-3, PLC platforms, and automation design.


Skills

  • PLC Development
  • Industrial Automation
  • IEC 61131-3 Programming Standards and Languages
  • Industrial Control Systems
  • Automation Platforms
  • Wind River Embedded Environments
  • Safety-Critical Frameworks
  • DO-178C
  • PLC Platforms
  • Automation Design
  • PLC Modernization and Development

Education

Required

  • Bachelor's

Selection process

  1. Step 1

    Submitted

    Someone who fits the role and has told you they are interested, with their resume.

  2. Step 2

    Client interviews

  3. Step 3

    Selected

    If they qualify and are selected, your payout is due.