Milacron is looking for a Software & Controls Development Engineer (Electronic Engineering Analyst/Engineer II) to join our team in Batavia, Ohio. In this position, you will develop and test control-system software for industrial machinery, working across PLC-based machine controls and HMI applications.
Work You’ll Do:
- Develop and test control-system software for industrial machinery.
- Design, build, and maintain features on existing control platforms.
- Develop PLC and machine-control software using Structured Text, C, C++, and related programming languages.
- Develop and support web-based HMI applications using technologies such as JavaScript, C#, and HTML.
- Test software directly on machinery and troubleshoot interactions between software, controls, and mechanical systems.
- Collaborate with global engineering teams to design, review, and release software.
- Integrate controls and software with equipment and systems from outside vendors and suppliers.
- Follow software architecture standards, coding guidelines, and development practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Software development experience through professional work, co-op, internship, or other relevant experience.
- Experience with PLCs, machine controls, embedded systems, industrial automation, or related applications.
- Programming experience with two or more of the following: IEC 61131-3 Structured Text, C, C++, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
- Experience developing or working with HMI/user interface applications preferred.
- Experience with motion control or robotic automation preferred.
- B&R Automation Studio and/or Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 experience preferred.
- Azure DevOps, Git, source control, or CI/CD experience preferred.
- Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, or serial communications preferred.
- Embedded Linux development experience preferred.
- Model-based development experience preferred.
- Experience with AI-enabled engineering tools preferred.
Who we are:
Milacron is a global industrial leader in the manufacturing and distribution of highly engineered and customized injection molding and extrusion solutions, and aftermarket parts and service for the plastics processing industry. The company’s 1,900+ associates worldwide collaborate to serve a diverse range of end-markets, such as automotive, construction, medical, telecommunications, material handling, packaging, and much more. With expertise in plastics spanning nearly 60 years, Milacron holds longstanding relationships with more than 27,000 customers around the world. The original equipment provider of plastics manufacturing solutions is the largest US-owned and globally served of its kind. Headquartered in Batavia, OH, Milacron’s global footprint is also serviced through regional facilities in Asia, Europe, and South America.
EEO:
The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@milacron.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.