Controls Software Engineer - Automation for Precision Optics

Leupold + Stevens, Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K retirement plan

Profit sharing

Product discounts

Training program

Job summary

Leupold + Stevens, Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking a hands-on Controls Software Engineer to join the automation team. You will design, develop, test and integrate PLC software and HMIs to support precision optics manufacturing.

Bring 5+ years in PLC programming, knowledge of major PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Beckhoff), and experience with Ignition or similar. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary and strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation, mechatronics or related field.
• 5+ years of PLC programming and industrial automation experience.
• Experience with major PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Beckhoff).
• Experience with HMI development software (e.g., FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Wonderware).
• Experience with control system retrofits and upgrades.
• Experience designing and building electrical cabinets.
• Hands-on electrical wiring experience.
• Familiarity with Ignition for HMI/MES applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC software using ladder logic, structured text, function block diagrams or IEC 61131-3 languages.
• Develop HMI applications for operator interaction.
• Configure and program industrial networks (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
• Integrate PLC code with robots, sensors, actuators and drives; troubleshoot as needed.
• Perform retrofits and upgrades to improve performance and safety.
• Create documentation for PLC programs and support production teams.
• Stay current with automation technologies and pursue continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation engineering

HMI development

Industrial networks

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/automation/mechatronics

Tools

Ignition

Git/SVN

SQL

Job description

Leupold + Stevens, Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking a hands-on Controls Software Engineer to join the automation team. You will design, develop, test and integrate PLC software and HMIs to support precision optics manufacturing.

Bring 5+ years in PLC programming, knowledge of major PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Beckhoff), and experience with Ignition or similar. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary and strong benefits package.