Controls Software Engineer

Jcs Controls Inc; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Health and dental insurance with a +45

Disability insurance

Group life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

JCS Controls Inc. is seeking a Controls Software Engineer in Rochester, NY to develop PLC programs and HMI displays for food and beverage clients. This project-based role includes coordinating with project managers and engineers through design, testing, and commissioning phases.

The position requires a BS or equivalent, proficiency in ladder logic, FBD for Allen Bradley PLCs, and Rockwell HMI applications, with travel up to 25% to site locations for startup and support.

Qualifications

• Four-year technical degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in ladder logic and FBD for Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Proficiency in developing Rockwell Software HMI applications.
• Travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC programs using ladder logic and FBD to meet project requirements.
• Design HMI applications following JCS HMI standards for plant operations.
• Test and debug VB routines embedded in HMI displays.
• Interface PLC data with SQL server reporting.
• Assist with control panel testing and project documentation.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Tests internally and with customers.
• Travel to site to commission and support start-up.
• Conduct Site Acceptance Tests and reviews with customers.
• Be available for on-call customer support.
• Collaborate with field service engineers on debugging and maintenance.

Skills

Ladder logic

FBD

Allen Bradley PLCs

Education

BS degree or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell HMI

Job description

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Controls Software Engineer

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Full Time Rochester, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1034

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

At JCS, we don't just build equipment-we engineer the systems that keep the world's food moving. Specializing in custom food processing solutions, we partner with leading manufacturers to design, build, and deliver complex systems that transform raw ingredients into the products people rely on every day.
Position Summary:

As a Controls Software Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering automation solutions for clients in the food and beverage industry. This project-based position involves developing PLC programs, designing and configuring HMI displays, and supporting system integration from concept through commissioning. You'll collaborate closely with project managers, mechanical and process engineers to ensure reliable, efficient, and user-friendly control systems that meet customer specifications and industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop PLC programs using both ladder logic and FBD that meet functional requirement of the project.
• Design HMI applications that permit plant operations to run the system while following JCS HMI development standards.
• Test and debug visual basic routines imbedded in HMI displays
• Interface with database engineer to integrate PLC data with SQL server reporting.
• Assist with control panel testing.
• Develop project documentation.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Test both internally and with customer.
• Travel to site to commission and support start-up.
• Perform Site Acceptance Test.
• Assess customer requests for changes and review with project team.
• Be available for on-call support of customers.
• Work with field service engineers in debug and troubleshooting systems and equipment.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of departmental standards and processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four-year technical degree (BS; or other directly related degree program) or have equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in programming ladder logic and FBD in Allen Bradley PLCs
• Proficiency in developing Rockwell Software HMI applications.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

What's in it for you:

Working at JCS is like working with family. We offer competitive pay with a full array of benefits, including:

• Nine paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health and dental insurance with a generous premium contribution by JCS
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid by the company
• Group life Insurance, paid by the company
• A 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, currently with a matching contribution