Associate Software Engineer

Want to be a Part of Our Growing Team? For over fifty years, Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. has designed, engineered, and specialized in producing custom-engineered material weighing and batching systems, bulk bag filling and unloading systems, process controls and automation systems, liquid handling systems, and more. The company is nestled in the heart of agricultural northern Illinois, in Sterling, IL. We offer highly competitive wages and company benefits. Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is looking to fill the following positions. Please send applications and resumes to: Human Resources Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. P.O. Box 418 • Sterling, IL 61081 You can also apply using form below or contact us by phone for email address. This position works under the direction of project managers to program and develop software applications on many different platforms. The position provides customer support during startup as well as troubleshooting. Principle Responsibilities: Work under the direction of Senior Engineers. Modify existing customer programs. Programming of material handling application using various platforms. Create customer approval packages and sequence of operations. Write detailed instruction manuals for completed projects. Conduct in-house checkout of completed systems. Research new technology available in market. Assist customers with onsite and phone troubleshooting and system startup. Skills: Accuracy and high attention to detail. Time management skills. Excellent verbal and written grammar skills. Problem solving ability. Methodical thinking skills. Ability to communicate to all levels of plant personnel. Knowledge, Education or Experience: Bachelor’s degree or related field experience to include but not limited to: C++ and C# programming languages; WPF, ASP.NET; SQL Scripting; and SSRS. Have an understanding of Ling-To-SQL, MVVM, and Prism patterns and practices. Knowledge of PLC programming is a Plus. Electrical/Electronics Aptitude with ability to read basic schematics is a Plus. Mechanically inclined is a Plus. Characteristics Required: Ability to work independently without supervision. Travel enthusiast (Drive, fly and other means of travel). Dependable hard working. Flexible to changing priorities and routines. Physical Requirements: Long periods of standing or sitting, with extended periods of work at a computer & traveling. Squatting, lifting and stretching.