Software Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a self-directed software engineer to develop software and visualization solutions supporting future manufacturing deployments.

You will be part of a small team of engineers designing, coding, testing and deploying software used to communicate with and provide web-based visualization to Industrial Devices such as IEC-61131 compliant Programmable Logic Controllers. Industrial Control Systems (ICS) / Operational Technology (OT) experience is a plus.

This role is onsite in Redford, Michigan.

Pay range: $52.00-$58.00 per hour. Benefits are offered, and for those who may require it, sponsorship is available.

Please note, we are not able to work on C2C for this role.

Experience Required:

• 2+ years code development experience using Object-Oriented programming languages (JavaScript, Java, C#, Swift, etc.).
• 2+ years code development experience in controls-based solutions using IEC-61131 languages.

Experience Preferred:

• Ability to work in a team using Agile Scrum methodology and take direction from scrum leader.
• Experience with Agile tools (JIRA), backlogs, iterations, user stories, or similar Agile Tools.
• Experience working on Automotive Welding, Final Assembly or Robotic Work Cell lines is strongly desired.
• Familiarity and understanding of standards and frameworks such as ISA 62243, IEC 27001, NIST SP 800, NIST CSF, and/or NERC CIP.
• Fundamental understanding of operational technologies such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software, RTUs, HMI and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Fundamental understanding of the Purdue Reference Model for Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity.
• Self-directed, eager to take responsibility and excited for new challenges.
• Ability to deliver on commitments made within an Agile development cycle.

Required:

• 3+ years of overall experience.
• Development experience using Object-Oriented programming languages (JavaScript, Java, C#, Swift, etc.).
• Web application code development experience (HTML5, CSS, etc.).
• IEC-61131 programming language experience with emphasis on Structured Text.
• Ability to independently design, develop and implement PLC Ladder Logic with Rockwell Automation or Siemens Software.
• Fundamental understanding of Industrial and software protocols and interoperability; CIP, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA, MODBUS, MQTT, Modbus.
• Experience with communication interfaces to PLCs (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus/TCP).
• Well-versed in Docker/containerization and Linux.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.