INTL - India - Automation Controls Engineer

Post Date

Apr 14, 2026

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77032
US
Jun 17, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

HOU-f72e1852-00d7-4ce7-98bf-af8eb988530f

Pay Rate

$21 - $26 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An Insight Global client is seeking a Controls Engineer based in India (preferred locations: Pune or Bangalore) to support the backend development and support of industrial automation and control systems used in production enhancement technologies. This role focuses primarily on control system development, code maintenance, system testing, and documentation, rather than field commissioning and travel.
On a daily basis, this engineer will develop and update PLC and Siemens-based control logic, support software verification and validation activities, and assist with the configuration and maintenance of automation networks and communication protocols. The role collaborates closely with U.S.-based engineering teams to resolve control system issues, optimize performance, and support ongoing enhancements, requiring some overlap with Central Time Zone hours. This position is mostly remote with minimal travel and plays a key role in ensuring system stability, consistency, and scalability across global deployments.

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Required Skills & Experience

Hands-on experience developing industrial automation and control systems

Strong experience with Siemens control systems (TIA Portal required)

Ability to develop and maintain PLC, NI, or related control system code

Understanding of automation networks and system integration

Experience with communication protocols: Modbus, Modbus TCP, CAN bus, Profinet

Experience supporting hardware/software verification and validation

Strong troubleshooting and technical documentation skills

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with National Instruments, LabVIEW, and/or C++ for legacy platforms

Exposure to oil & gas or large-scale industrial process environments

Experience with HMI development and advanced control strategies

Familiarity with system identification, signal processing, or data acquisition

Knowledge of functional safety concepts (IEC/SIL)
Programming experience beyond PLCs (Python, C#, MATLAB, Java)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.