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About the Job
Accenture is seeking a Custom Software Engineer to design, code, and enhance custom software solutions for industrial applications. You will leverage modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business and manufacturing needs. This role involves project management, deployment, and support of OT Systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS) based projects, requiring hands-on experience in industrial control systems, OT networks, and automation software/hardware. You will collaborate with users to understand challenges, deliver timely solutions, and enhance system reliability.
Key Responsibilities: * Design, implement, and optimize control system architectures (DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI) for manufacturing requirements. * Develop and maintain software for PLCs, DCS, SCADA, historian systems, and middleware; perform code reviews and version control. * Commission, troubleshoot, and diagnose control system issues, providing on-call support as needed. * Implement and secure industrial communication networks (e.g., Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT). * Apply ISA/IEC standards (e.g., IEC 61131-3, IEC 62443, IEC 61508) and ensure functional safety alignment. * Develop and maintain comprehensive automation project documentation. * Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for downtime events and assist with CAPA activities. * Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
Required Skills: * 6+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, OT/Control systems engineering. * Proficiency in PLC programming languages (IEC 61131-3: ladder, structured text, function block). * Experience with PLCs (e.g., Siemens S7, Rockwell, Schneider, ABB, Mitsubishi) and HMI/SCADA platforms (e.g., AVEVA, Siemens WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition). * Knowledge of industrial protocols and networks (PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC UA, HART, Foundation Fieldbus). * Strong troubleshooting and fault isolation skills across electrical and control domains. * Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Qualifications: * Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation/Control Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Chemical Electronic & Communication Engineering, or equivalent. * Minimum 3 years of experience is required. * 15 years of full-time education.
