Software Automation Engineer

Your Job

We are seeking an Automation Software Engineer with experience in Object-Oriented Programming to support the development of software and control systems for automated manufacturing equipment.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate or junior engineer who has hands-on academic or internship experience designing software systems using OOP principles and is eager to apply those concepts in a real-world automation environment.

The role bridges traditional software engineering with industrial automation systems (PLC, HMI, robotics).

This role is not a traditional controls-only role.

It focuses on:


* Bringing software engineering discipline (OOP) into automation


* Supporting modular, scalable PLC/software architectures


* Helping transition toward more structured, reusable machine code frameworks

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What You Will Do



* Design and develop software components for automated machinery using structured and object-oriented programming approaches


* Contribute to PLC and machine control software development (Structured Text, Ladder Logic, or similar)


* Support the development of modular, reusable software libraries for machine control systems


* Assist with integration of software with hardware systems (PLCs, sensors, drives, robotics)


* Participate in debugging, testing, and commissioning of automation systems on the shop floor


* Collaborate with senior engineers to translate machine requirements into scalable software architecture


* Develop HMI interfaces and support operator-facing applications


* Document code, architecture, and system behavior following engineering standards

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Bachelor's degree in Computer, Software, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or related technical discipline


* Academic or industry experience in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).


* Programming experience in at least one OOP language (C#, C++, Java, or Python)


* Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles


* Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git)

What Will Put You Ahead



* Internship, co-op, or academic project experience applying OOP in real systems


* Exposure to PLC programming or industrial automation concepts


* Familiarity with Structured Text or control logic concepts (IEC 61131-3)


* Experience with HMI/SCADA tools or UI development


* Basic understanding of industrial networks or communication protocols (EtherCAT, OPC UA, etc.

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