Senior Automation Controls Software Engineer

Motion Control; Town of Victor (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Progressive Machine & Design, LLC in Victor, NY is seeking an Automation Controls Software Engineer III. You will design, program, debug, and install turnkey custom automation equipment, working with a team to take projects from concept through completion.

You will lead large projects, train junior staff, and ensure adherence to safety and functional requirements while delivering high‑quality control systems and HMI software on site.

Qualifications

• BS in EE/EET/Mechatronics or related field or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Experience (10+ years) with 3+ of listed automation domains.
• Proven ability to program PLCs and HMIs for complex automated systems.
• Ability to read schematics, troubleshoot hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead large or complex projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Set technical direction for portions of projects.
• Peer review of work for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Review customer requirements and PMD costs.
• Develop custom device driver and control/ HMI software.
• Commission hardware and debug software sequences.
• Participate in FAT/SAT at customer sites.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical reading of procedures

Problem solving

Time management

Independence/work autonomy

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Ability to take direction

Creative/Innovative

Education

BS in EE/EET/Mechatronics or related field

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Omron PLC

Fanuc Robot

ABB Robot

Kuka Robot

Cognex Vision

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Job description

Progressive Machine & Design, LLC in Victor, NY is seeking an Automation Controls Software Engineer III. You will design, program, debug, and install turnkey custom automation equipment, working with a team to take projects from concept through completion.

You will lead large projects, train junior staff, and ensure adherence to safety and functional requirements while delivering high‑quality control systems and HMI software on site.