Automation Controls Software Engineer III - Relocation Assistance Available

Progressive Machine & Design, LLC; Town of Victor (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Machine & Design, LLC is seeking an Automation Controls Software Engineer III for on-site work in Victor, NY. The role involves programming, debugging, and commissioning turnkey automation equipment from concept to completion.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in PLC/HMI/robot programming, vision systems, and industrial protocols, and can work independently on complex projects while mentoring others. Relocation assistance may apply.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years of experience with multiple automation domains.
• Experience across PLC/HMI/robot programming, vision systems, and industrial protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug control and HMI software for turnkey automation equipment.
• Install and commission control hardware at customer sites.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams to meet safety and performance requirements.
• Review customer requirements, create or reuse code, and validate sequences.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Robot Programming

Vision Systems

Industrial Protocols

Education

BS in EE, EET, Mechatronics

Job description

Automation Controls Software Engineer III - Relocation Assistance Available

Posted on 08/25/2026

Location

Victor, NY

Description

Location: On-site - Victor, NY. Design it. Build it. See it run.

Relocation Assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Salary: $115,000 - $140,000

JOB SUMMARY

Our Controls Engineering Department is growing and we're looking for engineers who have experience in custom automation - no to projects are quite alike! The Automation Controls Software Engineer III is responsible for providing controls programming, debug, and site-installation of turnkey custom automation equipment.

At PMD, our engineers don't just design automation systems from a desk. They work alongside the teams building, integrating and commissioning the machines - from concept through completion.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work independently on larger or high complexity projects and/or multiple smaller projects.
• Occasional training of new and/or less senior engineers.
• Set technical direction for other engineers on portions of larger or more complex projects.
• Peer Review of other engineers’ work for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Review customer requirements, PMD proposal, and PMD cost estimate.
• Use provided standard code and device drivers, or use end-customer provided code and/or formats to create custom control & HMI programs.
• Create custom device driver code.
• Attend Mechanical Design Reviews to understand machine functionality; and suggest concepts & componentry to meet functional & safety requirements.
• Using control schematics, enter I/O into controller programs.
• Using timing chart provided by Mechanical Engineering, program intended sequences into controller programs.
• Download completed programs.
• Commission control hardware.
• Debug control hardware for out-of-box failures, intended design, and correct wiring/plumbing.
• Debug control software, including all intended sequences, modes of operation, special functions, fault detection, fault recovery, tooling return, and interface.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Test at PMD.
• Participate in Site Acceptance Test at end-customer’s facility.

Minimum Skills & Abilities

EXPERIENCE (10+ years)

with 3 or more of the following:

• PLC Programming (Rockwell, Siemens, and/or Omron)
• HMI Programming (Rockwell, Siemens, and/or Omron)
• Robot Programming (Fanuc, ABB, Epson, Staubli, and/or Kuka)
• Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence, Matrox, and/or Teledyne Dalsa)
• Industrial Protocols (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, EtherCat, and/or IOLink)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures.
• Ability to work in decimal, octal hexadecimal, and binary numbering systems.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry and to calculate scaling factors, proportions, percentages, rates, and ratios.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Organized
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to take direction
• Creative/Innovative
• Time management skills

Minimum Education & Experience

EDUCATION

• BS in EE, EET, Mechatronics, related engineering field; or demonstrated equivalent experience.