Controls Software Engineer – Injection Molding Systems

Milacron; Ohio; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Milacron in Batavia, OH is seeking a Controls Software Engineer to design, customize, and test control system software for injection molding and extrusion machinery. You will adapt baseline software for production machines and customer applications, and collaborate with global engineering teams.

The role involves developing in C#, Python, JavaScript, and building web-based HMI solutions, while supporting PLC environments with Structured Text and C++.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience in industrial automation, machine controls, embedded systems, or related applications.
• Proficiency in C, C#, Python, and JavaScript, including software design, debugging, testing, and maintenance.
• Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, source control, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience developing HMI applications and machine control software.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
• PLC programming experience using IEC 61131-3 languages, includingStructured Text and Function Block Diagram, preferred.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, or serial communications preferred.
• B&R Automation Studio or Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 experience preferred.
• Qt framework or embedded Linux development experience preferred.
• Injection molding or plastics industry experience preferred.
• Experience with AI-enabled engineering tools preferred.
• Cloud-connected industrial systems or Industry 4.0 experience preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and hydraulic prints preferred.
• Pascal experience preferred.

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

Git

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

HMI development

PLC programming

IEC 61131-3

Structured Text

Function Block Diagram

EtherNet/IP

EtherCAT

PROFINET

Modbus

OPC UA

MQTT

Qt

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

Qt framework

Embedded Linux

AI-enabled tools

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

Qt

Job description

Milacron in Batavia, OH is seeking a Controls Software Engineer to design, customize, and test control system software for injection molding and extrusion machinery. You will adapt baseline software for production machines and customer applications, and collaborate with global engineering teams.

The role involves developing in C#, Python, JavaScript, and building web-based HMI solutions, while supporting PLC environments with Structured Text and C++.