Position: Software Engineer

    Reports to: Manager of Software Engineering

    Status: Full Time, Exempt

    Salary: $70,000-110,000

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    JCS, a leader in the manufacturing of food processing equipment, has a great full-time opportunity for a skilled Software Engineer. Do you thrive on new new challenges and working well under pressure? Are you a PLC programming wizard? If you're looking to join a dynamic family-owned company at the forefront of food processing technology, then we have an exciting opportunity waiting for you!

    What you will be doing:

    The PLC/HMI Programmer is responsible for delivering complete, fully functional, documented PLC programs and HMI applications, on time and within budget. They will be expected to manage multiple projects concurrently while promoting and maintaining good business relationships with our customers.

    Responsibilities:

    · 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.

    What you should bring to the table:

    · Four-year technical degree (BS; or other directly related degree program) or have equivalent work experience.

    · Minimum of two years’ automation design experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment.

    · Proficiency in programming ladder logic and FBD in Allen Bradley PLCs

    · Proficiency in developing Rockwell Software HMI applications.

    · Ability to travel up to 25%.

    Additional Qualifications (preferred, but not required):

    · Experience with HMI packages other than Rockwell Software (WW, Ignition, etc.)

    · Experience with Database development (SQL Server)

    · Experience with Visual Basic for applications

    What's in it for you:

    Working at JCS is like working with family. In addition to all the free coffee you can drink, we offer competitive pay with a full array of benefits, including:

    • Nine paid holidays
    • Paid time off (PTO)
    • Health and dental insurance with a generous premium contribution by JCS
    • Short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid by the company
    • Group life Insurance, paid by the company
    • A 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, currently with a matching contribution
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