Controls Software Engineer II — Injection Molding Automation

Milacron; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Milacron in Batavia, OH seeks a Controls Software Engineer to develop, customize, and test control system software for injection molding and extrusion machinery. You will adapt baseline machine software for production and customer applications, and work with HMI web applications and PLC environments using Structured Text and C++.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with global teams, using modern tools like Git and Azure DevOps, and applying knowledge of C, C#, Python, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience in industrial automation, machine controls, embedded systems, or related applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test control system software for injection molding and extrusion machinery.
• Customize and enhance existing machine software and control platforms for production and customer requirements.
• Develop software using C#, Python, JavaScript, and related technologies.
• Develop and support web-based HMI applications.
• Support machine control software in PLC environments using Structured Text and/or C++.
• Enhance and maintain legacy software systems utilizing Qt.
• Use Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern source control practices.
• Integrate controls, drives, HMIs, I/O systems, robots, and third-party devices.
• Troubleshoot industrial networks and communication protocols.
• Collaborate with global and cross-functional engineering teams on product development.

Skills

C

C#

Python

JavaScript

PLC programming

Git

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

HMI development

Qt framework

Embedded systems

EtherNet/IP

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

B&R Automation Studio

Qt

Embedded Linux

EtherNet/IP

OPC UA

Job description

Milacron in Batavia, OH seeks a Controls Software Engineer to develop, customize, and test control system software for injection molding and extrusion machinery. You will adapt baseline machine software for production and customer applications, and work with HMI web applications and PLC environments using Structured Text and C++.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with global teams, using modern tools like Git and Azure DevOps, and applying knowledge of C, C#, Python, and