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# Controls Software Engineer

- **Company:** JCS Controls, Inc.
- **Location:** Rochester, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Control Panels, Software Debugging, Ladder Logic, SQL Server Reporting Services, Systems Integration, Control Logix PLC, HMI Screens, Visual Basic Language
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b37976c32e126ef2

## About the Role

* Four-year technical degree (BS; or other directly related degree program) or have equivalent work experience.
 * Proficiency in programming ladder logic and FBD in Allen Bradley PLCs
 * Proficiency in developing Rockwell Software HMI applications.
 * Ability to travel up to 25%.

## Description

As a Controls Software Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering automation solutions for clients in the food and beverage industry. This project-based position involves developing PLC programs, designing and configuring HMI displays, and supporting system integration from concept through commissioning. You'll collaborate closely with project managers, mechanical and process engineers to ensure reliable, efficient, and user-friendly control systems that meet customer specifications and industry standards., * Develop PLC programs using both ladder logic and FBD that meet functional requirement of the project.

 * Design HMI applications that permit plant operations to run the system while following JCS HMI development standards.
 * Test and debug visual basic routines imbedded in HMI displays
 * Interface with database engineer to integrate PLC data with SQL server reporting.
 * Assist with control panel testing.
 * Develop project documentation.
 * Perform Factory Acceptance Test both internally and with customer.
 * Travel to site to commission and support start-up.
 * Perform Site Acceptance Test.
 * Assess customer requests for changes and review with project team.
 * Be available for on-call support of customers.
 * Work with field service engineers in debug and troubleshooting systems and equipment.
 * Contribute to the development and maintenance of departmental standards and processes.