Controls Software Engineer

Are you looking for an opportunity to bring advanced automation systems to life in a hands-on, high-impact engineering role?

Our client is seeking a Controls Software Engineer to play a key role in developing, programming, and commissioning PLC and HMI solutions for fully automated storage and material handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain PLC systems using standard function blocks.
• Develop and configure HMI interfaces using standardized templates.
• Support system integration, commissioning, and onsite troubleshooting.
• Assist in defining functional specifications for control systems.
• Create and contribute to technical documentation, SOPs and manuals.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical automation systems.
• Collaborate with integration teams on WCS testing and validation.
• Support system simulation and performance optimization.
• Develop and execute commissioning test plans.
• Perform onsite commissioning and ensure successful system startup.
• Complete Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and customer handover.

Skills

• Degree in Automation, Robotics, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering
• Experience in controls engineering within material handling or industrial automation.
• Strong PLC and HMI programming experience (Siemens preferred).
• Experience with structured text programming (e.g., SCL)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset for systems and software.
• Willingness to travel across the US and Canada.

If you are interested, please apply.