Software Controls Engineer PLC Programming

The Judge Group; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group designs, develops, and supports software and control systems used to manufacture and test thin-film materials and related products. This role collaborates with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to enhance equipment reliability and modernize manufacturing systems.

The position emphasizes PLC programming, software development for automated equipment, and thorough documentation of systems, drawings, and changes to support ongoing production improvements.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with PLC programming tools and automation
• 1-2 years troubleshooting electrical controls
• 1-2 years reading schematics and drawings
• 1-2 years developing software to control automated equipment
• 1-2 years documenting technical records

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, test, and support software and control systems used in automated manufacturing and test equipment.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC logic, control software, operator interfaces, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and equipment communications.
• Support Maintenance and Engineering teams with equipment troubleshooting root cause investigations, corrective actions, and reliability improvements.
• Document control systems by updating wiring diagrams, mapping I/O, documenting signal flow, and creating as-built technical documentation.
• Support equipment upgrades and legacy system modernization, including hardware replacement, software migration, testing, commissioning, and production release.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical controls troubleshooting

Reading electrical schematics

Software development for manufacturing

Technical documentation

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley RSLogix

GE Fanuc LogicMaster

LabVIEW

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Software & Controls Engineer II designs, develops, supports, and enhances software and control systems used to manufacture and test thin-film materials and related products at DSI.

This position supports automated and electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment through software development, PLC programming, controls troubleshooting, system documentation, and equipment upgrades. The engineer works closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and other technical teams to improve equipment reliability, resolve technical issues, and support the modernization of manufacturing systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, test, and support software and control systems used in automated manufacturing and test equipment.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC logic, control software, operator interfaces, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and equipment communications.
• Support Maintenance and Engineering teams with equipment troubleshooting root cause investigations, corrective actions, and reliability improvements.
• Document control systems by updating wiring diagrams, mapping I/O, documenting signal flow, and creating as-built technical documentation.
• Support equipment upgrades and legacy system modernization, including hardware replacement, software migration, testing, commissioning, and production release.

Required Skills

• 1-2 years of experience with one or more of the flowing PLC programming tools (Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley RSLogix, GE Fanuc LogicMaster) , PLC troubleshooting, industrial automation, or control-system support.
• 1-2 years of experience troubleshooting electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, motor controls, or electro-mechanical equipment.
• 1-2 years of experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, control drawings, or mechanical drawings.
• 1-2 years of experience developing, modifying, testing, or debugging software used to control automated equipment or manufacturing systems.
• 1-2 years of experience creating or maintaining technical documentation, wiring diagrams, equipment configuration records, software revisions, or change-control documentation.

Desired Skills

• PLC programming experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley RSLogix, Studio 5000, GE Fanuc LogicMaster, or similar PLC platforms.
• LabVIEW programming experience using National Instruments development tools.
• Experience with industrial wiring, control panels, field devices, instrumentation, equipment communications, or conductor termination.
• Experience reverse engineering legacy control systems, mapping I/O points, documenting signal flow, or creating as-built electrical drawings.
• Experience with equipment upgrades, hardware obsolescence planning, software migration, manufacturing data systems, relational databases, document control, or formal change management.

Company Description

The Judge Group is a leading professional services firm specializing in talent solutions, technology consulting, and business transformation, helping organizations connect with top talent and achieve their strategic goals.

Company Description

The Judge Group is a leading professional services firm specializing in talent solutions, technology consulting, and business transformation, helping organizations connect with top talent and achieve their strategic goals.