Senior Controls Engineer – Libraries & Standards

Xylem

Sr. / Lead Controls Engineer at Xylem responsible for PLC library architecture and governance.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeVadodara • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in PLC and HMI software development, focusing on modular architectures and standardization across global business units. Proficient in applying ISA and IEC standards, with a strong emphasis on technical documentation and training for effective implementation.

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PLC Software DevelopmentHMI Standards DevelopmentISA and IEC Standards ApplicationTechnical Documentation CreationCybersecurity Practices Aligned with IEC 62443

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Hard Skills

Modular Architecture DesignControl System DesignRegression TestingScripting Languages (Python, C, SQL, Excel VBA)PLC Testing Approaches

Soft Skills

Technical MentorshipCollaboration with Global TeamsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SCADA SystemsIndustrial Edge & IntelligenceOSIsoftAVEVA PI SystemOPC UAMQTT

Industry Keywords

IIoTSmart ManufacturingDigital TransformationNetwork SegmentationIT-OT Convergence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewallsPythonSQLVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with global technical leaders and business units to execute standardization roadmaps for PLC / HMI / VFD / SCADA / Industrial Edge & Intelligence / Sensors & Networking
Drive consolidation of control strategies and templates across regions and product lines
Architect, develop, and maintain standardized PLC & HMI libraries for global reuse
Lead / guide adoption of PLC / HMI libraries by global Business Units, helping them restructure legacy code into the library format
Define and enforce software architecture standards including naming conventions, parameter models, diagnostics, error handling, scalability, and performance
Own versioning and release governance including semantic versioning, backward compatibility, deprecation policies, and release documentation
Manage defect and enhancement backlogs with structured triage, prioritization, and regression testing
Maintain preferred parts lists and guidance to foster staff creation of appropriate Bill-of-Materials
Create high-quality technical documentation including application notes, integration guides, interface definitions, and troubleshooting playbooks
Develop enablement and training assets such as quick-start guides, sample projects, and instructional material
Provide technical mentorship and remote support.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Controls, Automation Engineering, or equivalent
8-12 Years of PLC software development experience with strong focus on modular and reusable architectures
Experience applying ISA and IEC standards to control system design and documentation
Familiarity with PLC testing approaches including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and structured regression testing
Experience developing HMI or SCADA standards aligned with PLC libraries, including faceplates, alarms, diagnostics, and navigation patterns
Exposure to scripting or tooling languages such as Python, C, SQL, or Excel VBA for automation, testing, or documentation
Exposure to IEC 62443-aligned OT cybersecurity practices, including network segmentation, zone and conduit concepts, asset management, and industrial firewalls.
Experience with IT–OT convergence architectures using DMZs, VLANs, and industrial gateways such as OPC UA or MQTT.
Familiarity with IIoT, smart manufacturing, and digital transformation initiatives.
Understanding of industrial data historians and visualization tools such as OSIsoft or AVEVA PI System and PI Vision.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global collaboration and technical leadership opportunities
Technical mentorship and remote support for global teams