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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Industrial Controls Software Engineer - **Company:** STERIGENICS U.S., LLC - **Location:** Oak Brook, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Logic, Computing Platforms, Automation of Tests, Program Optimization, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Middleware, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Ladder Logic, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Structured Text, Computer Networking Systems, Reliability of Systems, Git Flow, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Process Control Systems, Data Analytics, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Iec61131-3, Industrial Software, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=61d0d6ea958e9e23 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience * 7+ years of experience developing industrial or automation control systems, including multiple full development or deployment cycles * Deep expertise in at least one major automation platform (e.g., Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens) * Strong proficiency with data historian, data analytics and industrial networking * Experience with system modeling and HMI/SCADA toolkits, including Ignition * Proven capability to translate high level business or product requirements into robust, scalable control system architectures * Specific desired areas of knowledge include: * Experience with cloud-connected controls, industrial IoT platforms, or edge computing * 2-3 years of backend engineering experience supporting Ignition-based applications * Familiarity with modern software engineering methods: CI/CD, Git workflows, simulation, containers, automated testing for controls * Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 languages (Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text) * Regulatory environment knowledge - FDA * Disciplined/structured approach * Knowledge of standards like IEC, NFPA, UL, ISO * Management of Change * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to leadership or customers ## Description Expanding Capacity to Support Growth * Design, develop, and maintain industrial control software, including PLC, PAC, HMI/SCADA systems, data historian and related middleware or application logic * Lead the technical architecture of new controls solutions to ensure reliability, scalability, cybersecurity, and long-term maintainability * Evaluate and select automation hardware/software platforms (PLCs, safety controllers, networking infrastructure, edge/IoT devices) * Perform advanced debugging, root-cause analysis, performance tuning, and system optimization * Review system designs, source code and test plans; champion best practices in documentation, version control, and quality assurance * Manage vendor relationships, including budgets, service agreements, and support escalations for control systems * Champion modern controls engineering practices (standards-based programming, modular architecture, simulation, DevOps for controls, etc.) * Contribute to long-term vision for automation, industrial software, and system reliability * Identify and advocate for improvements across tools, processes, architecture, system instrumentation, and product roadmap planning Safety * Ensure adherence to relevant safety and compliance standards (IEC, NFPA, UL, ISO, etc.) as well as internal engineering processes People/Personal * Collaborate with stakeholders across operations, quality, safety, information technology, vendors, and leadership to define requirements and support successful deployments * Ability to operate in a matrixed organization without direct report management responsibilities * Confident/Positive demeanor Values * Exemplify company core values of Safety, Customer Focus, People, Integrity, Excellence Quality * Administrative + Ensure all projects are executed using defined Engineering Change Management methodology + Lead incident response activities, technical risk assessments, and validation or commissioning efforts ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [From Cloud Racks to Control Cabinets: Operating Kubernetes on Edge Devices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100160-from-cloud-racks-to-control-cabinets-operating-kubernetes-on-edge-devices) - [Why Git Still Matters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100288-why-git-still-matters) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)