Software Engineer, Manufacturing Automation & Test

Primary Function of Position

The Automation, Equipment and Test (AET) Team is responsible for making the robots that make the robots. We develop and maintain equipment, fixtures, and tooling that optimize and streamline the manufacturing process of instruments and accessories. This engineer will develop software and algorithms for custom semi-automated electro-mechanical systems that assure products' performance, reliability and safety, collaborating closely with product development, systems analysts, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineers.

Essential Job Duties

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions for equipment that builds and tests medical devices such as robotic systems, instruments and accessories
• Build and maintain software infrastructures that enable value extraction from the data generated
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity
• Understand products' operations and controls, and develop the means to ensure their integrity in volume production
• Document, direct and perform IQOQPQ and DQ validation activities on manufacturing equipment
• Develop, document and follow good software development practices
• Work independently to overcome roadblocks with minimum guidance
• Take ownership of manufacturing software and work with cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion
• Support and enhance existing production software

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages, frameworks and tools (C#/Python is a plus)
• Solid understanding of OOP/OOD/Design Patterns/SW Architecture
• Passionate about technologies and loves programming
• Ability to map, design, develop, and test software solutions from inception to launch
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Experience in integrating software with hardware components such as PLCs, sensors, and robotics
• Experience in driving, planning, executing, and delivering projects and proactively communicating about progress, roadblocks
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies
• Motivated to continually improve best practices
• Ability to work with vague and dynamic requirements
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively (verbal and non-verbal) with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Required Education and Training

• Bachelor's or master's in engineering (Software Engineering or Computer Science preferred)
• Minimum of 4 years of software design and development experience (higher degree can offset years of experience)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
• Strong industry experience in architecture and development of scalable, production quality software systems
• Fully understand Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Familiarity with data engineering, especially for industrial domain
• Experience developing robotic or electro-mechanical systems, including control systems
• Experience in medical device manufacturing or regulated engineering environment
• Knowledge of software security principles and practices is plus
• Knowledge of control systems and industrial automation protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP) is plus