Lead Control System Software Engineer – Libraries & Standards
About this role
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
The Role
As Lead Control System Software Engineer – Libraries & Standards you will lead the architecture, development, and governance of global PLC and HMI standards, building reusable software libraries across Rockwell and Siemens platforms. This role focuses on driving consistency, scalability, and adoption of standardized control system practices across global engineering teams. You will also help modernize engineering workflows through improved tooling, testing, and development practices.
Core Responsibilities
• Lead the design, development, and lifecycle management of standardized PLC and HMI libraries (AOIs, FBs, UDTs, faceplates, Global Objects) for global reuse
• Drive global standardization efforts across PLC, HMI, SCADA, and related automation technologies
• Define and enforce software architecture standards, including naming conventions, diagnostics, error handling, and scalability
• Govern versioning, releases, and backlog management, including regression testing and backward compatibility
• Establish and promote modern development practices (code reviews, version control, CI/CD concepts, testing frameworks)
• Collaborate with and influence global engineering teams to adopt standards and transition legacy systems
Required Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls, or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in PLC software development with a focus on modular or reusable architectures
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell (Studio 5000) and/or Siemens (TIA Portal) platforms
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems (FactoryTalk, WinCC) and aligned standards (faceplates, alarms, diagnostics)
• Exposure to modern development tools and practices (Git, testing approaches, CI/CD concepts)
• Familiarity with ISA/IEC standards, industrial cybersecurity, or IIoT/data platforms (e.g., OPC UA, MQTT, OSI PI)
• Understanding of OT-IT architectures, DMZs, VLANs, networking and industrial gateways.
Additional Information
Work Environment
• Collaborative, highly matrixed global engineering environment
• Frequent interaction with distributed teams across regions and business units
Travel Requirements
• Occasional travel likely to support global collaboration and adoption efforts
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation