# Software Engineer: Equipment Controls

NOV South Africa is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to lead the delivery and setup of Rig Equipment for automation packages. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC software and networking. This position is based in Gqeberha. Key Responsibilities: Configure PLC software (Siemens S7 ,TIA Portal, Beckhoff) for both simulation and machine environments. Establish and optimize network configurations to enhance system performance. Fine-tune simulation performance to meet operational requirements. Evaluate and implement new system features to improve functionality. Provide technical support to simulator system users. Develop comprehensive and clear technical documentation. Perform additional tasks as required to support project goals. Required Skills and Qualifications: Technical Competencies: Advanced knowledge of PLC software, with a focus on Siemens S7 and TIA Portal. Strong skills in network configuration and optimization. Proven expertise in simulation software development. Deep understanding of software-hardware interaction. Proficiency in debugging simulations of electrical and hydraulic components. 2+ years of relevant experience Educational Requirements: B

- **Id**: 3816835
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/job/nov-software-engineer-equipment-controls>
- **Role**: Backend
- **Role family**: Backend
- **Seniority**: junior
- **Work mode**: on_site
- **Hiring geo confidence**: structured
- **Locations**: Gqeberha, South Africa
- **Countries**: ZA
- **Hiring countries total**: 0
- **Experience years min**: 2
- **Visa sponsorship**: no
- **Relocation package**: no
- **Has equity**: no
- **Status**: live
- **First seen at**: 2026-11-05T12:40:55Z
- **Employer posted date**: 2026-11-05
- **Last verified at**: 2026-11-07T14:50:30Z
- **Board verified**: yes
- **Days open**: 2
- **Description format**: text
- **Description chars**: 1849
- **Description truncated**: no
- **Relocation offered**: no
- **Industries**: Petroleum & Mining Engineering, Oil & Gas

## Company

- **Id**: 1814757
- **Name**: NOV
- **Domain**: nov.com
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/company/nov-com>
- **Size band**: 1001-5000
- **Is staffing agency**: no
- **Employer type**: direct
- **Is intermediary**: no
- **Ats vendor**: Oracle

### Truth index

- **Grade**: A
- **Score**: 85
- **Open postings**: 83
- **Ghost share**: 0
- **Stale share**: 0.59
- **Repost share**: 0.024
- **Time to fill p50 days**: 40
- **Computed at**: 2026-11-07T05:47:08Z

## Trust

- **Level**: ok
- **Days open**: 2

## Requirements

- **Experience years min**: 2
- **Manages managers**: no
- **Security clearance**: no

### Education

- **Level**: bachelor
- **Optional**: no

## Lifecycle

- Event: open; At: 2026-11-05T16:24:03Z

## Liveness

- **Score**: 63
- **Band**: ok
- **Label**: Likely open
- **P open**: 1
- **P active**: 0.632
- **P room**: 1
- **Age days**: 1
- **Expected fill days**: 40
- **Reasons**: conf:2, stale_co, velocity, win:early, comp:junior,brand
- **Computed at**: 2026-11-07T05:47:08Z

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