Automation Controls Software Engineer
Company: Progressive Machine & Design
Location: Victor
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: JOB SUMMARY The
Controls Software Engineer is responsible for providing controls
software engineering and leadership to the project team that is
delivering “turnkey” custom automation equipment. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS Lead meeting with customer and project manager to
understand project requirements. Provide input to the controls
hardware designer as required to ensure an appropriate hardware
design. Develop the system software architecture. Write the control
system software. Develop Human to Machine Interface (HMI) programs
and integrate with the control system. Responsible for integrating
and/or programming peripheral hardware and software, such as but
not limited to, servo motors, Vision, Robots, leak test systems,
LVDT’s, data collection systems. These peripheral systems may
require knowledge and experience in network communications and
protocols. Debug the system hardware and software. Run off the
system with the customer. Support the installation of the
equipment. Debug at customer’s site if necessary. Adhere to
established controls standards and procedures. Observe safety
procedures. OTHER DUTIES Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Any other task assigned by management within scope of position,
federal and state regulations. Requirements: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field. Familiar with
PLC's, HMI’s and Motion Control, Robots, pneumatics, Vision System,
Industrial Protocols, and SQL Database. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &
ABILITIES Effective verbal and written communication. Ability to
read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures. Ability
to work in decimal, octal hexadecimal and binary numbering systems.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry and to
calculate scaling factors, proportions, percentages, rates and
ratios. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety
of concrete variables in situations where only limited
standardization exists. Organized Detail oriented Ability to work
independently and to collaborate on a team Creative/Innovative Time
management skills Ability to take direction Knowledge of Microsoft
Office including Excel and Access. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK
ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle
or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, lift, stoop,
kneel, crouch and crawl. Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
unassisted. Specific vision abilities include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,
and ability to adjust focus. Work environment is primarily
performed indoors around moving mechanical parts at a moderate
noise level. Occasionally perform work outdoors in all types of
weather. Wear safety equipment, including proper PPE.
Keywords: Progressive Machine & Design, Tonawanda , Automation Controls Software Engineer, Engineering , Victor, New York
