Software Controls Engineer

Job Description

An Industrial Engineering company specializing in mechanical and controls system integration, commissioning, and decommissioning is looking for a Software Controls Engineer to support a major Amazon 1DC project. This is a key, long-term addition to the controls team. This position will work with controls/software development, with the majority of work focused on developing PLC and software solutions for automated conveyor, sortation, and material handling systems. You will program Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and related controls while also developing software and database integrations using C#, .NET, Visual Basic, and SQL Server. A major component of the role includes transactional message exchange between PLCs and databases or third-party applications. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity intended to convert to a permanent position at 6 months. It is an excellent opportunity for a Controls Engineer who wants to move beyond traditional PLC programming and gain deeper experience with industrial software, database integration.

Skills and Requirements

• 5+ years of PLC/HMI programming experience, including programming from concept through completion OR modifying/configuring existing logic in a systems integration environment
• 3+ years of engineering experience troubleshooting and/or commissioning conveyor, material handling, sortation, or similar industrial automation equipment
• Programming experience with C#, .NET, and/or Visual Basic
• Experience developing stored procedures in Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience with transactional message exchange between Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs and databases or third-party applications
• Comfortable with approximately 20% travel during commissioning
• Able to pass required background check and drug test
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred
• Rockwell Automation Studio/RSLogix 5000
• FactoryTalk View HMI development
• Amazon Mercury protocol programming experience
• Ignition SCADA development/programming experience Previous experience supporting large-scale distribution, logistics, airport, parcel, or automated material handling systems

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].