Network Protocol Software Engineer
Emerson Electric Co.4 months ago
Round Rock, TX, USASenior
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols and network configurations.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for Ethernet/IP, Modbus, PROFINET, OPC UA, LLDP, and PRP.
- Participate in protocol integration reviews, compliance activities, and test design.
- Collaborate with software and hardware teams to integrate protocol stacks and validate performance.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform design decisions.
- Analyze the impact of protocol-related changes on testing, schedules, and product integrity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
- 8+ years of experience working with industrial network protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, PROFINET, and OPC UA.
- C++ development experience.
- Strong understanding of Ethernet-based communication and real-time networking.
- Familiarity with certification processes and compliance standards.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Preferred: object-oriented programming experience with C#, C++, or similar.
- Preferred: DeltaV or other distributed control systems experience.
- Preferred: PLC integration and industrial automation knowledge.
- Preferred: familiarity with ISA/IEC 62443 and NIST cybersecurity standards.
Benefits
- Medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee profit sharing, and stock purchase plan.
- Career development through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.
- Austin-based work location.
- Applicants requiring current or future sponsorship, including those with F-1, OPT, CPT, H-1, or J-1 status, are not eligible for hire.
About Emerson Electric Co.
Emerson Electric Co. builds industrial automation hardware and software for manufacturers, energy and utilities, and other process-intensive industries. Its portfolio includes Fisher control valves, DeltaV and Ovation control systems, Rosemount measurement and sensing, and lifecycle services, with software partnerships and holdings such as AspenTech. Founded in 1890 and headquartered in St. Louis, it is a public company (NYSE: EMR) serving markets like energy, chemicals, life sciences, power, and food and beverage.