Automation Software Engineer

Jobot

Allentown, PA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$120,000–$145,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Automation, Automation Systems, Automotive Industry, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, C++ Programming Language, Commission Controls, Commissioning, Commissioning - Engineering, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Conveyor Systems, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Equipment Validation, Food and Beverage Industry, Functional Testing, Graphics, Hardware Administration, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Java, Legal, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft Visual Basic, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Performance Management, Personal Care, Process Control Engineering, Productivity Management, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Programming Languages, Project Engineering, Project Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, RFID Readers, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Robotics, SQL Databases, Software Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Startup, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Allentown, PA

POSTED

2 days ago

Build the Software That Powers Modern Automation

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Robert Donohue
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Salary: $120,000 - $145,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a global leader in automation, conveyor systems, robotics, and material handling solutions serving customers across the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, automotive, and electronics industries.

As part of a worldwide engineering organization, we deliver innovative technologies that help manufacturers improve efficiency, productivity, and operational performance. We're looking for a Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex automation challenges and seeing projects through from development to customer implementation.

Why join us?

401(k) with 6% company match and no vesting period
Hybrid work schedule
8 weeks paid parental leave
Multiple health insurance and benefit plan options
PTO, sick time, and 12 paid holidays
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
HSA company contributions for individual and family coverage
Opportunity to work on advanced automation and robotics projects
Direct interaction with customers and manufacturing operations
Exposure to cutting-edge controls, software, and industrial technologies
Collaborative engineering culture with strong growth opportunities

Job Details

As a Software Engineer, you will develop and support software solutions for automation, controls, robotics, and material handling systems. You'll work closely with engineering teams, project managers, technicians, and customers to deliver solutions that improve manufacturing performance and operational efficiency.

This role combines software development, controls engineering, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer interaction. You'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from design and development through startup, commissioning, and customer support.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and support software solutions for automation and process control systems
Configure and support DCS, PLC, and industrial control systems
Lead software design, configuration, commissioning, and startup activities
Develop and maintain software documentation and revision controls
Create and modify HMI graphics and operator interfaces
Train customers on system functionality and operation
Troubleshoot and resolve software, controls, and operational issues
Interface directly with customers, vendors, and project teams
Support firmware and hardware integration efforts
Participate in functional testing and equipment validation
Configure control systems to safely support manufacturing operations
Support robotics and automation projects
Work with sensors, barcode readers, RFID technologies, and industrial devices
Collaborate with manufacturing personnel, project leaders, and engineering teams

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
OR 8+ years of process control experience in an industrial environment
Experience with DCS, PLC, and industrial control systems
Experience with process control and instrumentation tuning
2+ years of software development experience
Experience with C++, C#, Visual Basic, Java or similar programming languages
Experience with SQL and relational database management systems
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities
Ability to travel approximately 25%

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with industrial automation and process control environments
Experience commissioning automation systems
Knowledge of robotics and material handling systems
Experience with Wonderware, PanelView, Conductor NT, OIS25, or similar HMI platforms
Experience with sensors, barcode readers, and RFID technologies
Understanding of pneumatics, valves, actuators, and industrial control devices
Strong leadership and team-building skills

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COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2018

WEBSITE

http://www.jobot.com