Systems Integration/Test Engineer (Remote) | $120/yr

Job Title: Systems Integration and Test Engineer (Remote)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Communications Integration expert to evaluate a Modbus-based industrial IoT platform. The role involves identifying opportunities to simplify customer integration by testing connectivity between a PTF device and gateway, troubleshooting communication challenges, documenting findings, and providing practical recommendations to enhance interoperability across PLC, DCS, SCADA, and industrial network environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the current PTF device and gateway communication architecture.
• Perform hands-on testing of Modbus RTU, RS-232, and RS-485 communications.
• Test connectivity into common PLC, DCS, SCADA, historian, and industrial network environments.
• Troubleshoot communication issues involving networking, cybersecurity controls, protocol conversion, and system interoperability.
• Identify integration barriers that impact customer deployment and connectivity success.
• Recommend improvements to hardware, gateway configuration, communications architecture, and supporting documentation.
• Document testing procedures, findings, root causes, and recommended solutions.
• Develop technical reports outlining validated issues, recommended connection methods, and opportunities to simplify customer integration.
• Create a gap analysis and prioritized action plan with practical recommendations for implementation.
• Present findings and recommendations to product management and technical stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience with Modbus RTU, RS-232, and RS-485 communications.
• Experience integrating field devices and gateways with PLC, DCS, SCADA, and historian systems.
• Strong industrial networking knowledge, including Ethernet, firewalls, cybersecurity controls, and protocol conversion.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience in industrial automation environments.
• Ability to independently test hardware, recreate customer integration scenarios, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong technical writing and documentation experience, including test reports, gap analyses, and implementation recommendations.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to present technical findings to stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Modbus Communications Experience
• Industrial protocol troubleshooting
• Connecting field devices, gateways, and instrumentation into customer control systems
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA platforms, historians, and DCS environments
• Industrial Networking
• Ethernet/IP networks, gateways, protocol conversion, firewalls, VLANs, OT networking
• Industrial cybersecurity and secure connectivity
• Hands-On Troubleshooting & Commissioning
• Startup, commissioning, root cause analysis, communications troubleshooting
• Validating communications between devices and control systems
• Technical Documentation & Recommendations
• Writing test reports, integration assessments, gap analyses, and technical recommendations
• Providing practical solutions to improve interoperability and simplify customer deployment

Work Environment

The role involves working with advanced industrial communication technologies and equipment. It requires hands-on interaction with hardware and software in a dynamic industrial setting. The position demands a strong understanding of secure connectivity and protocol conversion, alongside excellent documentation and communication skills to interact effectively with technical stakeholders.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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