Software Controls Engineer

Insight Global (United States); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Software Controls Engineer to design and implement control software for mid to large plastics manufacturing systems in Cincinnati, OH. You will develop both machine sequencing and user interface software as part of Milacron’s core plastics machinery projects, joining a team of five control engineers.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, HMI, and modern development practices, with collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing software for industrial automation, machine controls, embedded systems, or related applications.
• PLC programming experience.
• Experience developing HMI applications and machine control software for industrial equipment.
• Experience using Azure DevOps, Git, and modern source control practices.
• Familiar with branching strategies, PRs, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and commission control software for injection molding and extrusion plastic processing machinery, including logic sequence programs and user interfaces.
• Implement customer requests and development projects on time and within budget.
• Remain current with new technologies to ensure controls software solutions are leading edge and cost effective.
• Execute test protocols during all project phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support our installed systems and provide the best support to increase customer satisfaction.

Skills

Software development

Industrial automation

PLC programming

HMI development

Azure DevOps

Git

CI/CD

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

• 3+ years of experience developing software for industrial automation, machine controls, embedded systems, or related applications
• PLC programming experience
• Experience developing HMI applications and machine control software for industrial equipment
• Experience using Azure DevOps, Git, and modern source control practices, including branching strategies, pull requests, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or related fields required

Plusses:

• Plastics industry experience is a plus
• Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 PLC programming preferred
• Fundamental knowledge of hydraulics and ability to read/understand hydraulic schematics preferred
• Working knowledge of industrial automation control systems, including motion control, servo drive and motor, VFD/inverter, etc. preferred

Job Description:

An employer is looking for a Software Controls Engineer to work onsite in Cincinnati, OH. As a Controls Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of control software for mid to large size integrated plastics manufacturing systems. This includes both machine sequencing and user interface software, contributing to the standard designs and software for Milacron’s core plastics machinery business. Team of five control engineers.

Work You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and commission control software for injection molding and extrusion plastic processing machinery, including logic sequence programs and user interfaces
• Implement customer requests and development projects on time and within budget
• Remain current with new technologies to ensure controls software solutions are leading edge and cost effective
• Execute test protocols during all project phases
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support our installed systems and provide the best support to increase customer satisfaction