Real-Time Industrial Automation Software Engineer

WEM Automation - A Valstone Company

City of Pewaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WEM Automation, a Valstone company, seeks a Software Engineer to design, develop, and support real-time, PC-based software that interfaces directly with engineered-to-order automation systems on plant floors. You’ll work alongside process engineers, controls specialists, and project managers to deliver reliable software that operates with PLCs and field devices.

You’ll contribute primarily in C# and .NET, with exposure to Python, VB, and SQL, and you’ll help integrate software with Rockwell and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
1–5 years of professional experience in software development; industrial automation or controls exposure is a plus.
Experience working in a team environment, preferably on integrated or customer-facing software projects.

Responsibilities

Design, code, and maintain custom applications that support automation systems, operator interfaces, and back-end configuration tools.
Write high-quality software primarily in C# (.NET), with exposure to Python, VB, and SQL.
Assist in integrating PC-based applications with PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens) and field devices.
Partner with Controls Engineers to ensure seamless interaction between software and hardware systems.
Participate in design discussions, planning meetings, and customer walkthroughs to understand use cases and constraints.
Assist project teams by providing software configuration, testing, and deployment support.