CNC & PLC Software Design Engineer

Scale Search Group; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scale Search Group is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer who will design, test, and maintain logic code for CNCs and PLCs for large‑scale machine tools. This role involves collaboration with project engineers and requires a strong background in PLC programming and control systems.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and be able to work with minimal supervision. This position may require some travel.

Qualifications

• Self‑starter capable of performing assigned tasks with little supervision.
• Excellent at developing complex new designs.
• Demonstrated understanding of complex control system architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop new designs to meet project specifications.
• Collaborate with hardware and project engineering.
• Debug software modules and perform simulation checkout.

Skills

Self‑starter

Strong teamwork skills

Strong mathematical skills

Experience with PLC programming platforms

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CNC programming

PC systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scale Search Group is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer who will design, test, and maintain logic code for CNCs and PLCs for large‑scale machine tools. This role involves collaboration with project engineers and requires a strong background in PLC programming and control systems.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and be able to work with minimal supervision. This position may require some travel.