Software Engineer - Industrial Automation

Position Purpose

Design, develop, test, and commission software solutions for automated machinery, industrial systems, and production lines, ensuring reliability, safety, performance, and compliance with customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities Software Development

•       Analyze project functional specifications and customer requirements.

•       Develop PLC software for industrial machines and automated systems.

•       Design control logic, diagnostics, and safety functions.

•       Develop HMI and SCADA applications.

•       Participate in the definition of software architecture and control strategies.

Testing and Validation

•       Execute software testing and validation activities.

•       Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).

•       Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues and bugs.

•       Prepare testing documentation and validation reports.

Commissioning and Startup

•       Perform startup and commissioning activities at customer sites.

•       Support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

•       Optimize machine and process performance during commissioning.

•       Provide customer training when required.

Technical Support

•       Diagnose and resolve software-related issues.

•       Provide remote and on-site technical support.

•       Implement upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvements on existing systems.

Documentation

•       Prepare technical documentation and operating manuals.

•       Maintain software version control and revision history.

•       Ensure proper software backup and project documentation management.

Preferred Industry Experience

Experience in one or more of the following industries is preferred:

•       Industrial Automation

•       Packaging

•       Food & Beverage

•       Automotive

•       Pharmaceutical

•       Material Handling

•       Intralogistics

•       Machine Building

•       Industrial Process Systems

Required Qualifications Education

•       Bachelor's Degree in:

o   Automation Engineering

o   Industrial Informatics

o   Related Technical Field

or

•       Technical Diploma in:

o   Mechanics, mechatronics, and energy

o   Electronics and electrical engineering

o   Informatics and telecommunications

Professional Experience

•       Minimum 3-5 years of experience in industrial software development.

•       Experience programming PLC-based automation systems.

•       Experience developing HMI and SCADA applications.

•       Experience in machine startup and commissioning activities.

Labor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.

Thank you!