(Temporary) PLC Software Engineer

Temporary PLC Software Engineer

Location: Remote

Type: Temporary (2-3 months)

About Skyven Technologies

Skyven Technologies is revolutionizing industrial heat with advanced heat pump technology designed to eliminate on-site CO₂ emissions from steam generation. By leveraging an innovative Energy-as-a-Service model, we provide clean process heat to industrial facilities, helping manufacturers reduce emissions, lower operating costs, and meet sustainability targets with minimal risk.

Industrial heat accounts for approximately 20% of global CO₂ emissions, equivalent to the emissions from all transportation sectors combined. Decarbonizing this sector is a $3.7 trillion opportunity through 2050. At Skyven, we are committed to leading this transformation by delivering scalable, high impact decarbonization solutions that reshape industrial energy use and drive meaningful climate progress.

About the Role

We are seeking a temporary, experienced PLC Software Engineer to support a short-term project (2–3 months, immediate start) focused on developing and reviewing code for our steam-generating heat pump systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and be comfortable working from provided sequence of operations (SOO) documents. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role ideal for someone who can quickly contribute to an ongoing development effort and support code quality through thorough reviews and testing.

Requirements

• Developing PLC code based on detailed SOOs

• Reviewing and validating existing code against the SOO

• Assisting in the integration of PID loops, sensors, and VFDs for continuous control

• Performing bench testing of PLC code and supporting system integration efforts

Benefits

• 15-20 hours per week over 2-3 month period

• Hourly rate negotiable based on experience