Lead Automation Controls Software Engineer - Relocation Assistance Available

Progressive Machine & Design, LLC Apply for this Position Posted on 08/25/2026 Location Victor, NY Description Location: On-site - Victor, NY. Design it. Build it. See it run. Qualified Candidates May be eligible for relocation assistance. Salary: $135,000 - $160,000 Job Summary Our Controls Engineering Department is Growing and we're looking for leaders of the pack who have experience in custom automation - no two projects are quite alike! The Lead Automation Controls Software Engineer is responsible for providing controls programming, debug, and site-installation of turnkey custom automation equipment. Major Duties & Responsibilities Essential Functions Work independently on larger or high complexity projects and/or multiple smaller projects.Training of new and/or less senior engineers.Set technical direction for multiple engineers on portions of larger or more complex projects.Peer Review of other engineers’ work for accuracy and thoroughness.Development of overall machine Controls Software ArchitectureElements: Cells, Stations, Devices, Sequencesinterfacerecipe selectionrecipe editingstatus trackingdata trackingreport generation Ensure commonality of code amongst several engineers working on the same or similar projects.Review customer requirements, PMD proposal, and PMD cost estimate.Use provided standard code and device drivers, or use end-customer provided code and/or formats to create custom control & HMI programs.Create custom device driver code.Attend Mechanical Design Reviews to understand machine functionality; and suggest concepts & componentry to meet functional & safety requirements.Using control schematics, enter I/O into controller programs.Using timing chart provided by Mechanical Engineering, program intended sequences into controller programs.Download completed programs.Commission control hardware.Debug control hardware for out-of-box failures, intended design, and correct wiring/plumbing.Debug control software, including all intended sequences, modes of operation, special functions, fault detection, fault recovery, tooling return, and interface.Participate in Factory Acceptance Test at PMD.Participate in Site Acceptance Test at end-customer’s facility. Minimum Skills & Abilities EXPERIENCE (10+ years) with 3 or more of the following: PLC Programming (Rockwell, Siemens, and/or Omron)HMI Programming (Rockwell, Siemens, and/or Omron)Robot Programming (Fanuc, ABB, Epson, Staubli, and/or Kuka)Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence, Matrox, and/or Teledyne Dalsa)Industrial Protocols (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, EtherCat, and/or IOLink)Technical Supervision (5+ years) 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. OrganizedDetail orientedAbility to work independently or as part of a teamAbility to take directionCreative/InnovativeTime management skills Minimum Education & Experience EDUCATION BS in EE, EET, Mechatronics, related engineering field; or demonstrated equivalent experience. Apply for this Position Back to All Careers