Automation Software Developer (DCS) - Manufacturing
- West Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design, implement, and maintain process automation systems
- Collaborate with process engineers on P&IDs, utility lists, instrumentation tags, and layout optimization
- Define project scopes, estimate budgets, and prepare technical specifications for field instrumentation and the DCS
- Issue RFQs, evaluate technical proposals, and support procurement activities
- Oversee installations, track deliveries, and manage AS-BUILT documentation updates.
- Develop operator interfaces, configure logic, visualization, and field I/O; support contract programmers as needed.
- Lead system testing, startup, and commissioning of automation applications
- Perform updates and preventive maintenance on DCS/PLC hardware and software
- Troubleshoot and reconfigure control logic, alarms, and visualization settings
- Guide field technicians in diagnosing equipment issues and ensuring system performance
- Conduct jobsite visits, manage supplier testing, and ensure systems meet technical requirements
- Set operational limits, define alarms, and analyze control system data to improve performance
- Generate trends for key metrics (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow, valve position)
- Maintain system documentation and procedures
- Monitor new technologies and recommend upgrades aligned with budget and safety standards.
- Adhere to all policies, procedures and instructions as defined in our Quality Management System (QMS), Employee Handbook, Health and Safety manual, or any other instruction issued by the company.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- In this role, you will earn a competitive base salary ranging from $100,000 to $114,000 per year, depending on your experience and qualifications.
- This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is a variable percentage of your base salary, based on individual performance and company results.
- FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions and zero deductibles
- 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
- 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
- Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
- Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year College or University in Engineering
- Minimum of three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
- Working knowledge of PLC programming software including but not limited to Allen Bradley, Omron and Siemens.
- HMIs, SCADA or DCS programming experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint within a Windows environment.
- Valid U.S. driver's license
- Ability to travel required.