Real-Time C# Controls Programmer for Industrial Automation

Steven Douglas Corp.; Ohio; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Steven Douglas Corp. is seeking a skilled Controls Programmer to design and deploy C# Windows applications that directly control industrial equipment. You will work closely with controls engineers to translate machine behavior into robust software, supporting FAT and field deployments.

The role emphasizes real-time I/O, data acquisition, and integration with sensors and PLCs, with limited travel to customer sites. A strong foundation in .NET and hardware interfacing is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years with C# Windows apps in a .NET environment.
• Experience interfacing with sensors, motors, drives, and data acquisition devices.
• PC as primary controller with real-time I/O and device communication.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Willingness to travel ~10% to support customer startups.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy C# Windows applications for industrial machinery.
• Interface with sensors, motors, drives, and data acquisition devices.
• Collaborate with controls engineers and technicians to translate hardware behavior into software.
• Support deployment, debugging, and FAT activities for customer systems.
• Maintain and improve existing software tools and libraries; ensure version control and documentation.
• Work with controls team to enhance machine reliability and data visibility.

Skills

C#/.NET

Industrial hardware

Real-time I/O

Source control

Team collaboration

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitHub

SQL

Python

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Steven Douglas Corp. is seeking a skilled Controls Programmer to design and deploy C# Windows applications that directly control industrial equipment. You will work closely with controls engineers to translate machine behavior into robust software, supporting FAT and field deployments.

The role emphasizes real-time I/O, data acquisition, and integration with sensors and PLCs, with limited travel to customer sites. A strong foundation in .NET and hardware interfacing is required.