Middle Embedded Engineer

Avenga is an international engineering firm helping businesses operate with AI at the core. With 6,000+ experts worldwide, we combine engineering expertise with AI-native thinking to turn ambitious ideas into real-world impact across industries, technologies, and markets.

About the Position

We are actively seeking a Middle Embedded Engineer (Industrial Automation/Embedded) to strengthen our team working on large-scale industrial automation modernization initiatives. Your primary responsibility will involve analyzing existing PLC-based systems, supporting migration strategies, and contributing to the re-architecture of legacy industrial solutions into scalable and maintainable technology frameworks. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex modernization programs while expanding your expertise in industrial software transformation, system integration, and automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing PLC-based solutions and legacy implementations to identify modernization opportunities.
• Support re-architecture initiatives that transition legacy PLC-centric systems to modern technology frameworks.
• Refactor monolithic and poorly documented legacy code into modular and reusable architectures.
• Apply object-oriented programming concepts within modern industrial automation environments.
• Optimize memory mapping, user-defined data types (UDTs), and tag structures to improve maintainability and performance.
• Design and implement standardized state-machine approaches, including PackML-based models.
• Collaborate with Wind River and customer stakeholders to understand technical requirements and migration objectives.
• Contribute to system integration, design reviews, modernization planning, and technical recommendations.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in PLC development or industrial automation.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming concepts and industrial control systems.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major PLC ecosystem, including Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Beckhoff, or Schneider Electric.
• Experience analyzing and modernizing legacy industrial systems.
• Understanding of software architecture, refactoring practices, and migration projects.
• Strong problem-solving and system integration skills.
• Upper-Intermediate English level or higher.
• Ability to work effectively within international and cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with PLCopen standards and related tools.
• Knowledge of object-oriented design principles.
• Experience with industrial software modernization or digital transformation programs.
• Background in the automotive industry.
• Experience with Object-Oriented Industrial Programming in TwinCAT, CODESYS, or similar environments.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work on large-scale industrial modernization and transformation projects.
• Collaborative international environment with engineering experts and industry specialists.
• Exposure to modern industrial automation technologies and architectural best practices.
• Professional growth through challenging migration and re-engineering initiatives.
• Flexible collaboration within globally distributed teams.

About the Company

People are at the core of Avenga. We provide equal opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to a respectful environment where everyone can be themselves, share their ideas, and feel that they belong.

Application Process

1. Send your CV: Tell us about your core skills and what you're looking for next.
2. Talent Call: Meet our Talent team to talk about your goals and experience while exploring our culture and the way we work.
3. Technical Interview: We'll explore your experience, strengths, and approach to work to see what we can build together.
4. Customer Interview: For some roles, you'll meet our customers to understand the outcomes your expertise can help create.
5. Welcome to Avenga: An offer is just the beginning. We welcome you to put your expertise into action and shape what's next together.

Location: Argentina, Fully Remote

Remote status: Fully Remote

Technology: Embedded C

Seniority: Mid-level