Software & Controls Engineer II

Judge Group, Inc.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Judge Group, Inc. seeks a Software & Controls Engineer II in Santa Rosa, CA to design, develop, and maintain software and control systems for automated manufacturing and testing environments.

Ideal candidates have PLC programming, electrical controls, and software development experience, and will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production to improve reliability and equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Computer, Software, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 1–2 years in industrial automation, PLC programming, control systems, or equipment support.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, motor controls, and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, I/O documentation, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience developing, modifying, testing, or debugging software used in manufacturing or industrial control systems.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation and engineering records.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, test, and maintain software applications and control systems used in automated manufacturing and testing equipment.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs, HMI applications, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces.
• Support integration and optimization of automation systems to improve operational efficiency and equipment performance.
• Participate in software validation, testing, commissioning, and deployment activities.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Electrical controls

Software development

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000

GE Fanuc LogicMaster

LabVIEW

National Instruments

Job description

Location: Santa Rosa, CA Salary: $45.00 USD Hourly – $55.00 USD Hourly Description:

Position: Software & Controls Engineer

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Position Summary

We are seeking a Software & Controls Engineer II to support the design, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of software and control systems used in automated manufacturing and testing environments. This role will work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and cross-functional teams to enhance equipment performance, improve system reliability, troubleshoot technical issues, and support equipment modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial automation, PLC programming, electrical controls, and software development in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Software & Controls Development

Design, develop, modify, test, and maintain software applications and control systems used in automated manufacturing and testing equipment.

Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs, HMI applications, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces.

Support integration and optimization of automation systems to improve operational efficiency and equipment performance.

Participate in software validation, testing, commissioning, and deployment activities.

Equipment Support & Troubleshooting

Diagnose and resolve issues related to automated manufacturing equipment, control systems, and electrical components.

Partner with Maintenance and Engineering teams to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on system reliability, uptime, and operational excellence.

Provide technical guidance during equipment failures and production interruptions.

Documentation & System Administration

Maintain accurate technical documentation, including wiring diagrams, control drawings, I/O lists, software revisions, and equipment configurations.

Create and update as-built documentation for control systems and equipment modifications.

Ensure compliance with internal engineering standards, documentation requirements, and change management processes.

Equipment Modernization & Upgrades

Support equipment upgrades and legacy system modernization projects.

Assist with hardware replacement, software migration, system integration, testing, commissioning, and production release activities.

Evaluate obsolete components and recommend replacement solutions to maintain long-term equipment supportability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience in industrial automation, PLC programming, control systems, or manufacturing equipment support.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, motor controls, and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, I/O documentation, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience developing, modifying, testing, or debugging software used in manufacturing, automation, or industrial control systems.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, configuration records, and engineering documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming platforms such as: Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley RSLogix, Studio 5000, GE Fanuc LogicMaster, Similar industrial control platforms
• Experience with LabVIEW and National Instruments development tools.
• Knowledge of industrial wiring, control panels, instrumentation, field devices, and equipment communications.
• Experience reverse-engineering existing control systems and documenting signal flow and I/O mapping.
• Familiarity with manufacturing data systems, relational databases, and equipment connectivity.
• Experience supporting system upgrades, software migration projects, and hardware modernization initiatives.
• Knowledge of engineering change control and configuration management processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.