Real-Time Manufacturing Systems Software Engineer

The Judge Group; Hammond (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Software Engineer to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain manufacturing and operational software for steel mills, docks, and furnace operations across North America. This role emphasizes real-time, high-availability software interfaces with PLC/process data systems.

Join a small engineering team in Northwest Indiana, about 25 miles from downtown Chicago, with opportunities to work closely with operations staff to improve workflows,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience will also be considered
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage projects in a production-oriented environment
• Comfortable working in industrial and manufacturing environments
• Ability to troubleshoot live production systems under operational conditions
• Practical engineering mindset with strong attention to reliability and performance

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain manufacturing and operational software systems
• Support software applications used in scrap yards, docks, scale systems, and furnace operations
• Work directly with operations personnel, supervisors, crane operators, and mill staff to understand operational requirements and improve workflows
• Troubleshoot software, communication, and hardware-related issues in industrial environments
• Develop and maintain database-driven applications and reporting systems
• Interface with PLC/process data systems and industrial communications
• Participate in system design, implementation, testing, and production support
• Support high-availability production systems where operational uptime is critical
• Assist with software deployment, upgrades, and system maintenance activities
• Participate in occasional after-hours support for critical production-impact issues
• Collaborate with other engineers while maintaining ownership of assigned systems and projects

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / related field

Tools

Delphi

Object Pascal

C++

C#

SQL Server

MySQL

Oracle

REST APIs

OPC

Windows / Windows Server

Android / iOS

Python

ML/AI

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Software Engineer to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain manufacturing and operational software for steel mills, docks, and furnace operations across North America. This role emphasizes real-time, high-availability software interfaces with PLC/process data systems.

Join a small engineering team in Northwest Indiana, about 25 miles from downtown Chicago, with opportunities to work closely with operations staff to improve workflows,