
HMI Controls Engineer
HMI Development | Generator Control Switchgear | AES Engineering
Full-Time | On-Site | 0–2 Years Experience
Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Controls Engineer to join our team in Alpharetta, GA! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you’re looking to build your career in controls and HMI engineering within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company — let’s talk!
We are seeking a HMI Controls Engineer to join the AES Engineering team, fully on-site in Alpharetta, GA. This is a critical role focused on the design and development of human machine interface (HMI) applications for generator control switchgear systems. You will work hands-on with the HMI team under the direction of the AES HMI Manager, collaborating closely with the Power Systems Engineering team to develop, test, and validate HMI software.
This team has been consistently growing to meet the demands of customers and the automated switchgear industry. The custom nature of each project means you will be continually challenged to learn and grow — making this an excellent opportunity for an engineer who thrives on variety and technical problem-solving.
• Design, modify, develop, write, convert, and implement software programming for generator control switchgear HMI applications.
• Configure, program, and test HMI hardware.
• Partner with Power Systems Engineers to validate and correct HMI programming.
• Support HMI field issues and provide remote HMI installation support as needed.
• You will work within a focused HMI team consisting of an HMI Manager, 2 Senior HMI Engineers, and 2 HMI Engineers, with extensive daily collaboration with the Power Systems Engineering team.
• Work environment is approximately 80% office/lab and 20% manufacturing shop floor. PPE is required for shop floor activities, including safety glasses and safety boots (carbon toe acceptable).
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, or a related accredited field with 0–2 years of experience; or equivalent hands-on experience in lieu of a degree.
• A two-year degree with 4+ years of directly relevant experience will also be considered.
• Relevant HMI software experience with one or more of the following platforms: Factory Talk, RSView, Vijeo, Crimson, Kepware, or EcoStruxure Machine SCADA Expert.
• Programming experience in any of the following: VBA Scripting, JavaScript, HTML, C++, FBD (Function Block Programming), SQL, or Python.
• Uses a structured, analytical approach to diagnosing and resolving technical problems.
• Proactively pursues continuous learning to maintain and grow technical competence.
• Adapts effectively to changing priorities, validates changes with management, and maintains productivity across multiple concurrent tasks.
• Balances day-to-day operational priorities with ongoing project work without sacrificing quality.
• Comfortable identifying and leveraging available resources and support systems for troubleshooting.
• Receptive to feedback and uses it constructively to improve communication effectiveness and technical performance.
Benefits
Please follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com
Salary expectations: 55,000-66,000 per annual

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